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 the second time I have worked with Cole on a refinance and he was wonderful to work with. He walked me through what is a complicated process for me and was beyond patient and professional with my questions and my follow-up. I will contine...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
December 7th, 2025 11:26 PM
It was a pleasure working with you again, Donovan! I'm glad that my approach made the process more manageable for you. Thank you for your kind words and continued support! Your readiness to refer me to others is the best compliment I could...
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Cole is always very available to thoroughly answer my questions. The refinance that we completed came at a very busy time for me, but Cole assured me that he would make the process as hands-off for me as possible. Due to my location and current...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
December 1st, 2025 04:20 PM
Thanks so much for the positive feedback, Karen! It was a pleasure working with you again. My top priority was to deliver a smooth experience with minimal stress on your part and I'm so glad to have accomplished that for you!
Cole is very knowledgable, professional, patient, responsive, empathetic and human. he made us feel comfortable with the process, by explaining everything multiple times, with all the patience in the world. We're very grateful for having him...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
November 25th, 2025 04:09 PM
I'm so thankful for your feedback and kind words regarding our experience together. It means a lot to me to know that you felt supported and comfortable throughout the lengthy process. I really appreciated your patience and commitment and am...
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Thann you for everything you did for us throughout this process. Your communication, calm guidance, and willingness to work with our timeline made such a difference for our family. We always felt informed, supported, and confident because of...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
November 18th, 2025 05:40 PM
I appreciate your thoughtful review, Tisa! It's great to hear that my communication and guidance helped make the process smoother for your family. I believe in tailoring the experience to fit each client's timeline and needs, and I'm glad it...
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Cole is great! Ever since we closed on our original mortgage, Cole has been monitoring the rates and looking for the right opportunity for us to refi. During the refi process. Cole did everything he could to make the process as easy for us...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
October 20th, 2025 03:46 PM
I'm so happy to hear that you felt well taken care of, Scott! It was a pleasure working with you again! Active management of my clients' mortgage AFTER CLOSING is a top priority. I am glad that we were prepared to act and took advantage of...
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Fantastic communication and flexibility by our loan officer Cole .
Reply from Cole Thimsen
October 20th, 2025 03:47 PM
Thank you so much for the positive feedback, Blake! I enjoyed working with you again and am glad we were able to accomplish your goal of refinancing to a lower interest rate and payment. I look forward to working with you again in the future!...
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I had the pleasure of working with Cole during the sale of our old home and purchase of our current one. Cole was a fantastic partner to have for the financials side of the process. He met with me on multiple occasions prior to me even being...
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Reply from Owner
February 5th, 2026 12:00 AM
The pleasure was all mine, Blake! You were a joy to work with! Friendly, easy going, and super responsive... you made my job easy! I'm glad you are enjoying your beautiful new home and I look forward to helping you again in the not too distant...
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Cole was amazing to work with for our home mortgage. He was always clear and fast with his communication, made it easy on us by having a portal to upload all key documents, and took the time to get to know my wife and I well. He established...
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Reply from Owner
January 9th, 2026 12:32 PM
Thanks so much for the positive review, Chris! You and Brittany were a pleasure to work with, and it was really nice getting to know you both during the process. I'm glad we were able to accomplish your goals and that you were happy with the...
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Cole was amazing to work with for our home mortgage. He was always clear and fast with his communication, made it easy on us by having a portal to upload all key documents, and took the time to get to know my wife and I well. He established...
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Reply from Cole Thimsen
October 6th, 2025 04:25 PM
Thanks so much for the positive review, Chris! You and Brittany were a pleasure to work with, and it was really nice getting to know you both during the process. I'm glad we were able to accomplish your goals and that you were happy with the...
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Cole was very helpful in our buying process, he explained each step and what it meant for us. He would reach out to schedule meetings each step of the way so we didn't get lost or behind. He was honest and forthcoming about interest rates and...
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Reply from Owner
January 9th, 2026 12:32 PM
Thank you for the excellent feedback, Lindsey! I always strive to go above and beyond for my clients so I'm glad to hear that you found my process, guidance, and transparency to be helpful. I really enjoyed working with you and Brady and am...
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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
Memberships
- Certified Mortgage Advisor
Addresses and Serving Areas
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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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