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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This is my 2nd mortgage with Cole. He has made this process so easy and he explained things in a way that is easy to understand. I would recommend Cole to anyone who is looking to do a 1st mortgage or to refinance
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
April 4th, 2026 12:05 AM
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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Cole ded a great job of unobtrusively guiding us through the refinance process. He also nailed the timing.
Reply from Cole Thimsen
April 2nd, 2026 04:32 PM
Thank you for the positive feedback, Phil. I'm glad to hear that my approach made the refinance process smooth for you and we were able get your interest rate locked in when we did!
Cole Thimsen has been a delight to work with during the journey of purchasing a home. His attention to detail and professionalism proved to be stellar and these assets created great peace of mind. His responsiveness has been consistent and...
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Reply from Owner
March 28th, 2026 09:40 PM
Thank you for such a thoughtful review, Barb! I really appreciate you taking the time to share this.Helping clients feel confident and clear throughout the process is always the goal, so it means a lot to hear that came through in your experience....
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This is my second time working with Cole and he is always awesome to work with! He was always in contact with us and always working to get us the best loan and paying attention to the intere rates and even called us on the weekend to get us...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
March 24th, 2026 03:24 PM
Thanks so much for the kind words, Danny! I really appreciate you taking the time to share this.
It’s always a pleasure working with you, and I’m glad we were able to stay ahead of the market and lock things in at the right moment. Timing...
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Cole was very easy to communicate with . He was very knowledgeable and really helped Ben and I make this process smooth and as easy as it could be .
Reply from Cole Thimsen
March 14th, 2026 03:38 PM
Melissa, thank you for your feedback! It’s so great to hear that you felt the process was as smooth and easy as possible. Wishing you and your family all the best in your new home!
Cole was responsive and very easy to work with. I'd recommend him to anyone!
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March 12th, 2026 02:57 PM
I appreciate your recommendation, Benjamin! I'm so glad to hear that my responsiveness and approach made your experience a positive one. That is my number one priority! Enjoy your beautiful new home!
Cole Thimsen has received a review with 5 star rating from Maya O
Reply from Owner
February 26th, 2026 11:18 PM
Thank you for the 5-star review, Maya! It was a pleasure helping you & Ella through the homebuying process!
Cole's clear communication and ability to break the home buying and mortgage process down into manageable steps was exactly what we needed.
Reply from Cole Thimsen
February 26th, 2026 11:17 PM
Thank you for the great review, Maya! I'm so glad to hear that the way I communicated and simplified the home buying and mortgage processes was helpful for you. Wishing you and Ella many happy years in your new home!
Cole was wonderful to work with. He explained our options clearly and thoroughly, worked with our schedule and timeline, and broke down the home buying process into manageable steps for first time homebuyers. Everything was very easy with great...
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Reply from Owner
February 25th, 2026 05:29 PM
Ella, I really appreciate your positive feedback! It's great to know that the clear communication and step-by-step guidance were helpful for your homebuying journey. Making the process manageable and accommodating your schedule are priorities...
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Cole was wonderful to work with. He explained our options clearly and thoroughly, worked with our schedule and timeline, and broke down the home buying process into manageable steps for first time homebuyers. Everything was very easy with great...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
February 25th, 2026 05:28 PM
Ella, I really appreciate your positive feedback! It's great to know that the clear communication and step-by-step guidance were helpful for your homebuying journey. Making the process manageable and accommodating your schedule are priorities...
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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
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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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