

Bob Heard
Branch Manager | NMLS # 224233


Iowa State University
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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Dean Mangano is very knowledgeable, informative and quick to respond. Dean made my first time home buying process a breeze and was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
Other lenders we got quotes from made us feel like they just wanted the sale. Dean and the entire team made us feel like they always had our best interests in mind. We felt protected the entire time.
Great Experience!
Overall, they did a great Job securing my mortgage in a short amount of time. You will go through the usual frustrations with paperwork as you would with any mortgage company, but the job got done and I was happy with the overall results.
Fantastic people to work with
Working with Don was great! He always kept me updated with what was going on with our loan. Overall, I highly recommend working with Fairway!
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January 9th, 2026 01:03 PM
Thank you Addie for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Don kept you updated throughout the process and made everything smooth for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful you chose Fairway for your home...
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“I had an excellent experience working with Don Zdunek and his team. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond to make the loan process smooth and stress-free. They explained everything clearly,...
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January 9th, 2026 01:03 PM
Thank you Karen for such thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that Don and our team were able to make the loan process smooth and stress-free for you. Clear communication, attention to detail, and client support are always our top priorities,...
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Excellent communication, accountability, knowledge, and collaboration. Dean and his team made the entire process a breeze from start to finish.
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January 9th, 2026 01:03 PM
Thank you Jim for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that Dean and the team’s communication, knowledge, and collaboration helped make the process smooth from start to finish. We truly appreciate your trust and recommendation! Have a great...
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Chris was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process. As a first-time homebuyer, I started out feeling nervous and uncertain, but Chris quickly put me at ease and even made the whole experience—dare I say—enjoyable...
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January 9th, 2026 01:03 PM
Thank you Dana for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Chris helped make the process not only smooth but enjoyable, especially as a first-time homebuyer. It means a lot to know he was able to provide the knowledge and support...
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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. For more information, go to fairwayindependentmc.com
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Education
- Iowa State UniversityElectrical Engineering & Computer TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS)

Positions
- Fairway Home Mortgage - Originating Branch Manager Apr 15th, 2019 - Current
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- NMLS
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Year Started
1996
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- NMLS # 224233
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- Presidents Club
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