Cole Thimsen
Loan Officer | NMLS# 197735
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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Cole was thorough in his expertise and patient in his communicaiton. We didn't know much about the home mortgage process and he went above and beyond to make sure we felt confident each step of the way. I couldn't reccomend him higher!
Clear consice communication that was timely and to the point. Meetings were setup well and accommodated my schedule to the best of his ability. The steps and what was needed of me were communicated clearly. It was a smooth process from end...
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Cole was the lender for the buyers who purchased one of my listed properties. As the listing agent, I couldn’t have asked for better communication and support. I’ve worked with dozens of lenders over the years on both the buyer and seller sides,...
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Reply from Owner
May 18th, 2026 02:09 PM
Thank you so much for the kind words, Sue. That truly means a lot coming from an experienced listing agent.One of my biggest priorities is making sure everyone involved in the transaction stays informed and confident from start to finish, especially...
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Coke is very knowledgeable he extremely patient and explained things in a way I could understand . Punctual . Just reall pleasant to work with I really can't say enough good things about him . Three members of my family have used him and we...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
May 15th, 2026 03:12 PM
Thank you so much for the incredibly kind words, Greg. Reading this truly means a lot to me.
It was an absolute pleasure working with you throughout the process, and I’m so glad the experience changed your perspective on what getting a mortgage...
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I am not one for posting opinions. This time I was compelled. I have never had such an easy and pleasant experience in all my fifty years of running my business. I was referred to Cole and I am so glad and thankful for that referral. Cole was...
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Reply from Owner
May 15th, 2026 03:10 PM
Thank you so much for the incredibly kind words, Greg. Reading this truly means a lot to me.It was an absolute pleasure working with you throughout the process, and I’m so glad the experience changed your perspective on what getting a mortgage...
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Cole is sensational at what he does. He took care of us through every step of the mortgage process. Cole is kind, caring, and understanding. He made the process smooth and was a true advocate for us. Thank you Cole!
Reply from Owner
May 7th, 2026 03:33 PM
Thanks Luke, that truly means a lot! I’ve really enjoyed working with you over the years, and I’m grateful to have been part of this next chapter. Wishing you, Ashley, the kids, and the pups all the best in your new home!
Excellent,clear, timely communication throughout the process. Cole answered my questions before I even knew I had them. He moved quickly, yet accurately, through my rush need. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Reply from Cole Thimsen
May 3rd, 2026 01:22 PM
Tammi Jo, thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you.Clear, proactive communication and staying ahead of every step in the mortgage process is exactly what I aim for, especially when timelines are tight. I’m glad we were...
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Cole was so very helpful for us as first time homebuyers. He explains everything so thoroughly, and truly works to put the customer's needs first! He was extremely attentive and detail oriented as well. Can't recommend his services enough!
Reply from Owner
April 16th, 2026 01:39 AM
Thank you so much for the great feedback, Val & Jorge! I'm glad you felt well taken care of and really enjoyed helping you through the process. Excited for you to start life in your new home!
Cole made every step of the home buying process as easy to understand as possible. He held our hand through the whole, very quick moving, process, he did so much work behind the scenes on our behalf to make sure our home was safe for us to...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
April 16th, 2026 01:40 AM
Thank you so much for the great feedback, Val & Jorge! I'm glad you felt well taken care of and really enjoyed helping you through the process. Excited for you to start life in your new home!
Cole makes this mortgage process so easy and quick. This the 2nd mortgage Cole has helped me with. I would recommend him to anyone who is thinking of doing a new mortgage or a refinance.
Reply from Owner
April 10th, 2026 11:40 PM
Thank you so much for the positive feedback, Sue! It was a pleasure guiding you through the process and I am so glad you felt well taken care. My top priority is to make the process feel easy and to provide a smooth and seamless experience....
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About
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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Positions
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - Loan Officer-Certified Mortgage Advisor Aug 1st, 2015 - Current
Memberships
- Certified Mortgage Advisor
Addresses and Serving Areas
Year Started
2005
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 197735
Achievements
- Certified Mortgage Advisor
Hobbies
- Walking, hiking, biking, and being in nature/outdoors.
- Traveling, especially abroad. I’ve visited Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Dominican Republic, and Mexico
- Meditation and yoga. I’ve had a daily meditation practice for 20 years.
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