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# Jeff Markell

Loan Officer at Empire Home Loans, Fair Oaks, CA. NMLS ID 224196 ([verify at NMLS Consumer Access](https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/INDIVIDUAL/224196)).

**Summary:** Jeff Markell (NMLS 224196) is Loan Officer at Empire Home Loans, based in Fair Oaks, CA. Lists California and Oregon on the lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator). Last verified 2026-10-09.

## At a glance

- Earliest state license record: none on file. A record date from the state rosters we hold, not proof of continuous licensure or total experience.
- Licensed in: California (CA, lender_reported), Oregon (OR, lender_reported)
- License confidence: confirmed = state regulator roster; lender_reported = listed on the lender page only; federal_registration = inferred from a bank or credit union employer.
- Languages: not listed
- Profile: unclaimed
- Status: active

## Specialties


## About

Jeff entered the mortgage industry in 1996 and has nearly three decades of experience in mortgage origination, real estate sales, and leadership roles. Licensed in California and Oregon, he serves as a trusted advisor known for his calm, educational approach to lending strategy and financial planning.

Source: LenDb summary of the lender page, verified 2026-10-09.

## Facts from the lender page and intro

- years_experience: since 1996. Source: https://www.empirehomeloans.com/team/jeff, verified 2026-10-09.
- community: Actively supports dog rescue organizations. Source: https://www.empirehomeloans.com/team/jeff, verified 2026-10-09.

## Licenses

| State | Type | Number | Status | Confidence | Issued | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | state_license | n/a | listed_on_lender_site | lender_reported |  | lender_site | 2026-10-09 |
| OR | state_license | n/a | listed_on_lender_site | lender_reported |  | lender_site | 2026-10-09 |

## Employment history

- ? to present: Empire Home Loans (NMLS 1839243), Fair Oaks, CA. Source: https://www.empirehomeloans.com/team/jeff, verified 2026-10-09.

## Disciplinary history

Disciplinary history not yet checked by LenDb. Verify at NMLS Consumer Access: https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/INDIVIDUAL/224196

## Contact

- View profile at Empire Home Loans: https://www.empirehomeloans.com/team/jeff
- Office phone and Email on file: shown at https://lendb.ai/lo/jeff-markell-224196#contact after a quick human check (not available in this file, the API or MCP).

## Sources

- nmls: https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/INDIVIDUAL/224196
- lender_site: https://www.empirehomeloans.com/team/jeff

Cite as: Jeff Markell (NMLS 224196), Empire Home Loans. LenDb.ai, https://lendb.ai/lo/jeff-markell-224196, last verified 2026-10-09.

_Not a lender. Not a referral service. Verify licenses at NMLS Consumer Access._