

Ashland Colsen
Branch Sales Manager | NMLS# 1584948

At Fairway, we are dedicated to finding great rates and loan options for our clients while offering some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our goal is to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and helping y... Show More
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Ashland's open line of communication was top notch and she was always available for questions and answered them in a timely manner. I would highly reccomend Ashland for all your mortgage needs. Her team was also very responsive in assisting...
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Reply from Ashland Alitz
November 4th, 2025 11:33 PM
David, I'm grateful for your feedback and the recommendation. Ensuring open and timely communication is essential to me, and I'm glad to know it made a positive difference for you. It’s great to hear that my team was responsive during your...
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Ashland is very helpful and knowledgeable. She went out of her way to individualize our experience with her and made sure we had all the information we needed to make a decision. Her little tips emails especially made us feel well taken care...
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Reply from Ashland Alitz
April 5th, 2025 12:00 AM
I'm thrilled to hear that you found my guidance helpful and that the individualized experience and tips were beneficial for you. It was a pleasure assisting you, and I truly appreciate your kind recommendation to your family and friends.
Ashland truly went above & beyond for my family to help us buy our first home! She was always there if we had any questions & we couldn't believe how fast Ashland & her team worked to get us our home in such a short time span! 10/10!
Reply from Ashland Alitz
March 11th, 2024 01:28 AM
Thanks Ann! So happy for you and your family!
Ashland worked with me to find a solution.
Nothing right now. Very busy
Reply from Ashland Alitz
October 24th, 2026 08:15 PM
I'm glad to hear you were able to find time during this busy period, Darren. If there's anything you need assistance with in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing Fairway Home Mortgage.
You provide fast turn-around service, knowledgable and pleasant to work with in this area. I appreciate all you have done for us in preparing the loan and giving us the best options. Thank you so much Ashland!
Reply from Ashland Alitz
October 24th, 2026 02:11 PM
Stephanie, thank you for your kind words. I'm glad I could assist you in preparing the loan and offering the best options. It was a pleasure working with you at Fairway Home Mortgage.
Ease of process, automation
Reply from Ashland Alitz
October 7th, 2026 12:11 AM
Emily, I'm happy to hear that you found the process easy and appreciated the automation. At Fairway Home Mortgage, we strive to make everything as straightforward as possible for our clients.
We worked with Ashland and her team on our mortgage just recently, and had the best experience! Everyone is very kind and professional and very knowledgeable. Ashland knew all of the ins and outs of a VA loan and was able to answer any questions...
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Reply from Owner
October 8th, 2026 12:00 AM
Amber, thank you for your wonderful feedback. I'm glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with me and the team at Fairway Home Mortgage. It's great to know that my knowledge of VA loans and the market was helpful to you. Your recommendation...
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You were very knowledgeable, and quick to respond to any questions so had!
Reply from Ashland Alitz
September 29th, 2026 06:20 PM
Amber, I appreciate your kind words. I'm glad to hear that my knowledge and responsiveness were helpful to you. At Fairway Home Mortgage, ensuring a smooth experience is always our goal.
Communication. Dedication to making it work. Friendly. Professional.
Reply from Ashland Alitz
September 28th, 2026 02:29 PM
Thank you, Louis, for highlighting the communication and dedication you experienced. I'm glad my friendly and professional approach made a positive impact on your journey with Fairway Home Mortgage.
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At Fairway, we are dedicated to finding great rates and loan options for our clients while offering some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our goal is to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and helping you through every step of the loan process. It’s all designed to exceed expectations, provide satisfaction and earn trust. Since opening our doors 25 years ago, our team has helped thousands of Americans achieve their dream of homeownership. Fairway is a full-service mortgage lender based in Madison, Wisconsin, and Carrollton, Texas, with more than 7,900 team members and 700 branches nationwide. Fairway funded $72.5 billion in 2021.
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Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
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- Fairway Home Mortgage - Branch Sales ManagerDec 1st, 2017 - Current
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- River Falls WI
- Chippewa Valley builder association
- Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association
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2016
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- NMLS# 1584948
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- Top 1% Mortgage Lender
- Scottsman Guide
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