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Aaron Johnston
Loan Officer
NMLS# 209217
About me
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING?
19 years
HOW DID YOU ARRIVE AT THIS BUSINESS? WHAT PATH BROUGHT YOU HERE?
I have been interested in personal finance for as long as I can remember. After studying finance in college, I started working in the banking industry. I quickly realized that I enjoyed building professional relationships with clients and helping them work through the process of planning their mortgage as part of their overall financial goals.
DESCRIBE THE MORTGAGE THAT YOU’RE MOST PROUD OF CLOSING.
The most recent one that has funded.
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU WHEN YOU'RE NOT WORKING? WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A WEEKEND OR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON?
Spending time with my wife Jessica and kids Isla (9) and Parks (5), training at Beaverton CrossFit, socializing with friends, or punishing myself on a mountain bike at one of the great trails we have in the area.
ANY NONPROFITS YOU LOVE? WHY?
Make-A-Wish Foundation: Seeing what a granted wish can do for the many children and their families who are affected by life-threatening medical conditions is amazing. I love hearing stories on how Make-A-Wish Foundation is brightening the lives of those it serves. I have been fortunate enough, with the generous help of my clients, to grant seven wishes during the "Season of Wishes.” One for each seven that I’ve been involved with Make-A-Wish.
Keala Foundation: A program that inspires a community to support the youth of Hawaii. My wife and I visit Kauai as frequent as possible, and although it is paradise that we see, there are many challenges that youth in the area face, such as drug and alcohol abuse. This program provides year-round support to help empower kids to maintain a healthy life.
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP AND WHY AREN’T YOU THERE NOW?
I grew up in Florence, Oregon but I wanted to live in a larger city. I still enjoy visiting Florence as often as possible to see family and spend time on the great dunes, ocean and lakes.
WHY HAVE YOU CHOSEN TO LIVE IN PORTLAND? WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PORTLAND?
Portland has the perfect mix of large-city amenities with a smaller-city feel, and it’s in a perfect location to do many of my free-time hobbies. There is always something to do here, whether it is trying a new restaurant or enjoying one of my favorite outdoor pursuits. In under two hours, I can be at the beach, in the mountains or on a great biking trail.
MY GREATEST LIFE ACHIEVEMENT IS…
I married my wife Jessica in 2008
MY GREATEST BRUSH WITH FAME WAS...
Tom Cherones (director of 81 episodes of Seinfeld, my all-time favorite show) came to a birthday party of mine in Florence when I was 24 or 25 and told everyone about crew members and deleted scenes.
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Testimonials
We recently had the pleasure of purchasing a second home, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional, thanks to Aaron Johnston and his assistant Amanda Harvey. Their professionalism and commitment to clear, consistent communication made the entire mortgage process remarkably smooth. They were always prompt and thorough in their responses, ensuring that we were well-informed at every stage. Most impressively, Aaron and Amanda were able to expedite the closing process by a week and a half, accommodating necessary repairs on the property. This adjustment not only saved us valuable time but also resulted in considerable financial savings, which we deeply appreciated. Their expertise and dedication transformed what could have been a stressful process into an enjoyable and seamless experience. We highly recommend Aaron and Amanda to anyone in need of a mortgage broker team that exemplifies excellence.
Their professionalism and commitment to clear, consistent communication made the entire mortgage process remarkably smooth. They were always prompt and thorough in their responses, ensuring that we were well-informed at every stage. Most impressively, Aaron and Amanda were able to expedite the closing process by a week and a half, accommodating necessary repairs on the property. This adjustment not only saved us valuable time but also resulted in considerable financial savings, which we deeply appreciated. Their expertise and dedication transformed what could have been a stressful process into an enjoyable and seamless experience. We highly recommend Aaron and Amanda to anyone in need of a mortgage broker team that exemplifies excellence.
Aaron was the loan officer that my partner and I worked with during our purchase of our home. His knowledge and ability to navigate us through the process helped made us feel like we were going in the right direction. He is very understanding and has great communication
Aaron Johnston was the loan officer my wife and I worked with during the purchase of our first house and he was extremely professional, knowledgable, and most importantly: patient. He did a fantastic job of explaining each step of the home-buying process, was available to answer any and all questions we had, and would check in on us from time to time to make sure we weren't getting too overwhelmed as first-time home buyers. Additionally, his team at Guild Mortgage did an amazing job of communicating next steps via email and always presented the material in a thorough yet easy to understand manner. We would definitely recommend Aaron Johnston to anyone looking to purchase a home and we will definitely work with him again in the future. Thanks Aaron!
Aaron Johnston and his Team at Guild Mortgage are the absolute BEST! I have ONLY used Aaron in all my mortgage needs for the past 20 years and I believe emphatically that there is no one better nor anyone who works harder to get his clients the best rates all the while working tirelessly behind the scenes to get the financing solution that best fits your needs! He has executed flawlessly for me on conventional mortgages, Refi's, Jumbo loans, and even HELOCs, and has gone above and beyond in his services at all hours of the night 7 days a week when I needed him most! Aaron has truly been a blessing in so many ways!
Aaron was the loan officer in our first home purchase and he made the entire process so easy for us. He is very personable and friendly, explaining everything to us in simple terms. He was available whenever we had questions whether it was via text, call or in-person. I would 100% work with him again and recommend him to everyone. Thanks for everything Aaron!
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