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Here at Fairway, we are proud to help our clients achieve the American Dream of home ownership.


Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation was founded in 1996 by Steve Jacobson. Just five years after opening its doors, Fairway reached the $1 billion funded mark. With a strong focus on purchase business, we continue to grow each year, funding $17.5 billion in 2016.


Customer service is a way of life at Fairway. Not only are we dedicated to finding the best rates for our customers, we also offer some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our goal is to act as your trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and guiding you through every step of the loan process. It’s all designed to exceed your expectations, guarantee your satisfaction, and earn your trust.


Fairway is dedicated to the highest level of service, demonstrated through consistent, informative communication with clients and their real estate partners. Our main priority is ensuring that the trust we are given is backed by accurate, on-time paperwork delivered with the best technology available. We strive to streamline the mortgage process for our clients and make it stress free for all parties involved.


Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation is licensed in all 50 states and has headquarters in Madison, WI, and Carrollton, TX. Fairway works with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.


Core Values


At Fairway, we strongly believe that the way we do things is just as important as what we do. Every employee is guided by our Core Values, which form the foundation on which we work and conduct ourselves. These values are not descriptions of the work we do as a company or the strategies we employ to accomplish our mission; they underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and guide us in determining how to best serve our customers, employees, and local communities.

1. Humility first

2. Foster growth and knowledge

3. Have fun

4. Create an amazing experience for you

5. Speed to respond

6. Seek wise counsel

7. Respect, listen and stay balanced

8. Committed to serve

9. Consistent, honest communication

10. Family focused

We are here to help!


One concern borrowers face when getting started with the loan process is credit. One of the amazing things that separates Fairway is our in house credit improvement department ‘CrediTool’ If your credit isn’t where it needs to be we’ll help guide you through a plan for success! Best of all, its cost free to you!

©2023 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718. Phone: 1-877-699-0353. *A down payment is required if the borrower does not have full VA entitlement or when the loan amount exceeds the VA county limits. VA loans subject to individual VA Entitlement amounts and eligibility, qualifying factors such as income and credit guidelines, and property limits. Fairway is not affiliated with any government agencies. These materials are not from VA, HUD or FHA, and were not approved by VA, HUD or FHA, or any other government agency. Copyright ©2022 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. All rights reserved. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates and programs are subject to change without notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. AZ License #BK-0904162. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, License No 41DBO-78367. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Financing Law, NMLS #2289. Loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Residential Mortgage Lending Act License.

Complaints may be directed to: 1-877-699-0353 or Email us: customerservice@fairwaymc.com

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Branch NMLS#1214469

5306 Pacific Hwy E. Suite B Fife, WA 98424

253-200-3255

Company NMLS#2289

Loan officers licensed in: AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, & WA.

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Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation – 5306 Pacific Hwy E. Suite B Fife, WA 98424 – 253-200-3255