Your new mortgage career...starts here.

Unparalleled support and operations to help
your mortgage business not only grow, but flourish.
#1 Best Mortgage Company to Work for
6 Years in a Row by Mortgage Executive Magazine
2019 based on Loan Officer Vote
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Area Manager /  Mortgage AdvisorWatch my 'Why Story'

Our results
tell a story

Our results are a result of the systems
and processes that we’ve created at Fairway that allows our Mortgage Advisors to duplicate a winning formula.
7,300+
Team Members
2,700+
Producers
670+
Branches
$39.15B
2019 volume
tThe best business decision I have ever made
5.0 of 5.0
”“I have had the pleasure of working with Mark for years now and he has helped my branch prepare for the in’s and out’s of making it grow!  Mark helped paint a very clear picture of the benefits of working at Fairway.  I can say without a doubt he was spot on and it was the best business decision I have ever made.”
productivity
+50% increase
with fairway
about 3 years
Orlando Rodriguez, St. Louis, MO
Mark is an excellent leader and inspires all on his team to be our best!
5.0 of 5.0
I’“I’ve been in the industry for 30 years, and Mark is by far the fairest and kindest manager I’ve ever had.  Mark is extremely knowledgeable and is always available to listen to the challenges we all face in this industry,  and he’s quick to find solutions.  Mark is an excellent leader and inspires all on his team to be our best.”
productivity
+35% increase
with fairway
about 12 months
Anne Thompson, Atlanta, GA
He is a class act individual!
5.0 of 5.0
”"I have had the privilege to work with Mark Shay for more than  7 years now,  he has always been a valued partner and peer.  He has always offered time to help and has been extremely supportive at every turn.  He is a class act individual.”
productivity
+745% increase
with fairway
about 45 months
Sean Dooley, St. Louis, MO
I have worked with Mark over 13 years and he has been extremely supportive of me and my business!
5.0 of 5.0
"I have worked with Mark over 13 years and he has been extremely supportive of me and my business.  He is transparent, a great listener and always looking to help assist you with growing your business.”
productivity
+42% increase
with fairway
about 13 years
Mary Walker, Atlanta, GA
Having Mark as my manager and working for Fairway is a winning combination for me!
5.0 of 5.0
I I have worked for Mark for the last 12 years with three different Mortgage Companies.  He has been honest with me since day one, which is why I have continued to work for him all of this time.  He has a sincere interest in your success as a Loan Officer, and does his job with integrity.  Having Mark as my manager and working for Fairway is a winning combination for me
productivity
+43% increase
with fairway
about 12 years
Jon Runckel, Atlanta, GA

Atlanta’s best mortgage advisors are making Fairway their home

Our Core Values. our DNA.

Our core values define how we work, how we interact with each other, and how we best serve our customers and team members.
It’s WHAT we do and it’s WHO we are.
Humility First
Foster Growth & Knowledge
Have Fun
Create an Amazing Experience
Speed to Respond
Seek Wise Counsel
Respect, Listen & Stay Balanced
Committed to Serve
Consistent Honest Communication
Family Focused
Humility First
Foster Growth & Knowledge
Have Fun
Create an Amazing Experience
Speed to Respond
Seek Wise Counsel
Respect, Listen & Stay Balanced
Committed to Serve
Consistent Honest Communication
Family Focused
We are grateful for the opportunities we have and continue to work hard, always striving to BE better and DO better.
We understand the importance of education and training, which is why we provide extensive onboarding support for new team members. It’s also why we deliver access to discounted industry events, further nurturing professional growth.
We enjoy where we work and the people we work with, so we always strive to have fun each and every day.
From the day a new team member walks through the door, it’s our goal to provide a smooth and seamless transition for you, your team, customers and business partners to ensure an amazing experience.
This is the mantra of Fairway’s Support Teams, which continuously distinguishes us in the marketplace.
We value the input and perspective of others so we can make the best decisions possible.
We understand the importance of open communication between our originators, also known as “The Street,” and support staff. Major decisions and changes to policies and procedures are always vetted first, before implementation.
We are committed to serving our branches and origination teams, allowing them to focus on originating and closing loans.
Communication to our team members and management is fully transparent with daily posts being sent to communicate events, trainings, underwriting guideline changes, new programs and more.
We are committed to protecting the well-being of our team members, and we consistently promote a healthy work/life balance.
Humility First
We are grateful for the opportunities we have and continue to work hard, always striving to BE better and DO better.
Foster Growth & Knowledge
We understand the importance of education and training, which is why we provide extensive onboarding support for new team members. It’s also why we deliver access to discounted industry events, further nurturing professional growth.
Have Fun
We enjoy where we work and the people we work with, so we always strive to have fun each and every day.
Create an Amazing Experience
From the day a new team member walks through the door, it’s our goal to provide a smooth and seamless transition for you, your team, customers and business partners to ensure an amazing experience.
Speed to Respond
This is the mantra of Fairway’s Support Teams, which continuously distinguishes us in the marketplace.
Seek Wise Counsel
We value the input and perspective of others so we can make the best decisions possible.
Respect, Listen & Stay Balanced
We understand the importance of open communication between our originators, also known as “The Street,” and support staff. Major decisions and changes to policies and procedures are always vetted first, before implementation.
Committed to Serve
We are committed to serving our branches and origination teams, allowing them to focus on originating and closing loans.
Consistent Honest Communication
Communication to our team members and management is fully transparent with daily posts being sent to communicate events, trainings, underwriting guideline changes, new programs and more.
Family Focused
We are committed to protecting the well-being of our team members, and we consistently promote a healthy work/life balance.
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Fairway Express
A  web-based portal that digitizes the mortgage experience with an improved loan application workflow and enhanced experience on both web and mobile.
Total Expert (CRM)
Industry leading CRM that allows you to stay on top of your communication game and develop mortgage customers for life.
Fairway Now
A  robust app that offers a quick and easy channel for both clients and team members. A loan application that can be completed in under five minutes, and the ability to scan documents with a smartphone and much more.
Fairway First
A team of dedicated U.S. based professionals that will directly contact your lead and qualify them via text or phone, so you don’t have to waste time chasing lead bookings.
WOWMI
A Turnkey Digital Marketing solution that posts personalized, social media content to your channels DAILY, so you can forget about your social media problem.
Social Survey
One of the leading testimonial and review partners, which provides you with unparalleled access to gaining more reviews for your mortgage success stories.
Fairway Now
IGNITE provides leadership and sales coaching from top-producing Fairway Loan Officers and Managers. You’ll learn everything from how to build a team, increase efficiency, achieve a better work/life balance, and much more.
Ready to transform
your mortgage career?
How often is it that you have the chance to build the mortgage career of your dreams, with a company that has a proven roadmap to help you get there?
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Be Better. Do Better.

We don’t just work at improving the lives of our customers & team members, our work extends into communities we serve nationwide.
In collaboration with the American Warrior Initiative, we have helped to raise nearly $3 Million to wounded warriors in need.
Established the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives employers ownership
of the company.
Providing, hope, encouragement, and relif
in time of need. Over 600 care packages
in 2019 alone.

Take A Look Inside Our World

Looking at how we do business at Fairway is as simple
as a conversation. Are you ready to step inside?
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Area Manager /  Mortgage Advisor
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