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 does an outstanding job! Very detailed and explains everything extremely well!
Reply from Owner
August 14th, 2026 08:55 PM
Thank you so much, Mariah! It was a pleasure helping you through your first home purchase. I’m glad the explanations and attention to detail helped make the process easier to navigate. I really appreciate the kind words and your trust in me!...
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Cole was on top of everything! GREAT communication. Explained everything EXTREMELY well. especially for us being first time home buyers. I would recommend him to everyone!
Reply from Cole Thimsen
August 14th, 2026 08:53 PM
Thank you so much, Mariah! I really enjoyed helping you navigate the homebuying process for the first time. Making sure you understood what was happening, what to expect, and felt confident along the way is very important to me.I truly appreciate...
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Cole not only provided exceptional service and competitive rates, he took the time to educate and make sure we understood every step of the process and the financial impact of the decisions we were making with our home purchase. This was our...
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August 9th, 2026 04:13 PM
Thank you so much, Heidi! Your review truly means a lot to me.Knowing that this was your fourth home purchase and that you felt it was the best mortgage experience you've had is an incredible compliment. I believe every client deserves to fully...
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Cole not only prrovided exceptional service and competitive rates, he took the time to educate and make sure we understood every step of the process and the financial impact of the decisions we were making with our home purchase. He was wonderful...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
August 9th, 2026 04:14 PM
Thank you so much, Heidi! Your review truly means a lot to me.Knowing that this was your fourth home purchase and that you felt it was the best mortgage experience you've had is an incredible compliment. I believe every client deserves to fully...
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Our homebuying process was a long one- years I'd say - mainly because, as a first time homebuyer, I didn't know what to expect let alone know what the process involved. I obviously watched too many movies where they made homebuying like an...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
August 5th, 2026 02:58 PM
Thank you so much, Nancy, for taking the time to share your experience. Your thoughtful review truly means a lot to me!Buying your first home is a huge milestone, and it's completely normal to have questions or need time to put the pieces together....
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We've known Cole for over 5 years, and he has helped us finance two homes. He is professional, punctual, knowledgeable, and always responsive. He made the mortgage process smooth and was always available to answer our questions. We truly appreciate...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
July 22nd, 2026 09:12 PM
Thank you so much, Lana! Your kind words truly mean a lot to me.It's been a pleasure helping you and Denis over the years, and I'm honored that you've trusted me to help finance two homes. Building long-term relationships with clients is one...
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Cole is the the nicest person I've eaver dealt with. He's patient, organized, prompt to reply , I just can't say enough good things about him.
Reply from Cole Thimsen
July 8th, 2026 11:40 PM
Thank you so much for your extremely kind words! That means the world to me.
Great communication
Reply from Cole Thimsen
July 8th, 2026 11:42 PM
Thank you, Megan. It's nice to know that you appreciated the communication throughout the process. If you have any questions or needs that come up in the future, feel free to reach out. I am always happy to help.
I can’t say enough great things about my experience working with Cole as my loan officer. From start to finish, he delivered true five-star service—professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable.Cole made what could have been a stressful...
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Reply from Owner
June 29th, 2026 05:55 PM
Ashlee, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It truly means a lot to know you took the time to share your experience.One of my biggest goals is to remove as much uncertainty from the mortgage process as possible. Buying a home comes...
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I can’t say enough great things about my experience working wirh Cole, my Loan Officer. From start to finish, the service was truly five-star—professional, responsive, and incredibly organized.Cole made what could have been a stressful process...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
June 29th, 2026 05:48 PM
Ashlee, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. Reading feedback like this truly means a lot.I'm so glad I was able to make the process feel organized, straightforward, and as stress-free as possible. I believe...
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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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Positions
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - Loan Officer-Certified Mortgage Advisor Aug 1st, 2015 - Current
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- Certified Mortgage Advisor
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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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