Lending Strategy & Mortgage Advisor

Melissa Howell

Creative Financing Solutions

Mortgage Advisor | NMLS# 264026

About Melissa

Melissa Howell is a top-producing loan officer with more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She works closely with buyers — and with our team — to provide clear, reliable lending guidance that supports confident decision-making from the very beginning of the process.


Melissa has extensive knowledge across a wide range of loan programs, including Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, and VA financing. Her role goes beyond basic pre-approval. She helps evaluate underwriting strength, property-specific considerations, and financing scenarios early on — so clients understand what’s possible before they make important commitments.


Clients appreciate Melissa’s steady communication, thoroughness, and genuine care for the people she works with. Whether assisting first-time buyers or experienced homeowners, her focus is on making the mortgage process understandable, organized, and as stress-free as possible.


A San Diego native, Melissa has been happily married for over 37 years and is the proud parent of three grown children. She brings both professional experience and a grounded, personal approach to every transaction she supports.

Spoken Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin 

Specialties:

Strategic Pre-Approval

Jumbo & Conventional Financing

Scenario-Based Buyer Planning

Fast Closings & Reliable Funding