Janell Johnson » Staff

Janell Johnson started in the mortgage industry as a loan officer when a stamp cost 13 cents and gas was 70 cents per gallon. She has been helping clients achieve their dreams of home ownership for a long time! In a constantly changing industry, Janell has prioritized staying informed on current market conditions and regulations to help serve her clients best.

Ms. Johnson grew up in the Midwest, then attended college in Canada and in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Shortly thereafter, she and her husband moved to the Chicago area. There, her industrious spirit and strong work ethic moved her through savings and loans, banks, then mortgage companies, eventually bringing her talents in leadership to starting her own company. She was recognized as one of the top 200 mortgage loan officers in the country based on her loan production. Her career has brought her to build teams of mortgage professionals in Illinois, Iowa, Florida and now in Arizona. Most recently, Janell was named President and Branch Manager of Smart Mortgage in Prescott, Arizona. Smart Mortgage is a mortgage broker that specializes in conventional loans, jumbo loans, reverse mortgages, FHA and VA loans.

Janell is passionate about customer service and strives to give her clients a 5-star experience. She has had the opportunity to help guide thousands of clients through the home buying, refinancing, and reverse mortgage processes, and she is excited to work with Smart Mortgage to continue doing what she does best. Janell is on a mission to serve clients, referral partners, and her community.

When she’s not serving her clients, Janell enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and three grandchildren. She also enjoys gardening, baking delicious desserts and crafting just about everything.