Trish Block

Founded in 1996 by Steve Jacobson and named by a childhood best friend, colleague and forever member of the Fairway family, Randy Cross, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation is a mortgage lender headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, and Carrollton, Texas.

Ranked as one of the top 10 mortgage companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine, we have funded more than $160 billion in loans since the company started and more than $39 billion in 2019 alone.Since opening our doors more than 20 years ago, our team has helped thousands of Americans achieve their dream of homeownership.

As a full-service mortgage lender, Fairway's advantage comes from our ability to control the process. Utilizing in-house processing, underwriting and funding, we take the loan from start to finish in our offices with our people. Additionally, we provide adaptive and flexible loan options. If you are planning to borrow up to $548,250 (up to $822,375 depending on county) consider a conventional loan.

A reverse mortgage is a way to turn the equity in your home into cash which is usually tax free* without having to make monthly mortgage payments. Instead of monthly payments, the loan is taken against a senior's home equity and repaid in one lump sum when the last borrower leaves the home. These loans can potentially help seniors gain financial independence from increasing living expenses.

We understand that the home loan process can seem a bit daunting - from applying to gathering the proper documentation to selecting the right loan option. We make the process as simple as possible by offering resources to help you understand how the home buying process works so you'll know what to expect.

In order to start your mortgage application, you will need to gather the following standard documentation. Some of the additional required information will vary based on your personal situation. Bank accounts statement (recent 2 months - all pages plus all non-payroll deposits must be documented so make a copy of the check before depositing).