Mel McFarland Fairway Home Mortgage NMLS 7292...
Loan Officer NMLS# 729261
With over 18 years of experience in the financial industry, Mel is a Mortgage Loan Officer based in Wasilla, AK, serving homebuyers throughout Wasilla and communities across Alaska. Mel has an unparalleled ability to build mortgage solution... Show More
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I’m so grateful we had Mel by our side through the entire process. From day one, she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and personable. She always made us feel comfortable asking questions and was so easy to reach whenever we needed her. Her...
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Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:03 PM
Molly, I'm truly grateful for your kind words and the trust you placed in me during this journey. It was a pleasure to be there for you and your family, and I'm so glad that I could provide the support and guidance you needed. Your appreciation...
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The extra care and communication we received. Making our money work for us, not the other way around.
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:03 PM
Kristina, I'm glad to hear that you appreciated the extra care and communication. It's important to me that your financial goals are supported in a way that benefits you.
We had a hiccup when the home didn't appraise. The seller wasn't happy. Mel went above and beyond by spending time with both myself and the seller, explaining options on how to proceed. We weren't using realtors for this transaction , so Mel...
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Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:08 PM
Shawn, I'm so pleased that I could assist you through the challenges with the appraisal and help facilitate the process for both parties involved. It was important to me to ensure that everything was clear and on track, especially without realtors...
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I will never use anyone else as long as Mel is still taking clients! Having absolutely no idea what I was doing going into buying a home, Mel made me feel educated and empowered to make the best choices for our family by taking the time to...
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Reply from Owner
August 21st, 2026 08:06 PM
Meagan, I'm so grateful to hear about your positive experience. It's wonderful to know that I could help you feel educated and empowered throughout the home buying process. I'm pleased that you found the VA loan guidance helpful and that my...
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Mel is very easy to work with. She made each step seamless and explained the process as if a 5th grader could understand. Mel provided multiple options and explained the pros and cons so we could make the best possible financial decision that...
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Reply from Mel Shrieves-McFarland
July 1st, 2026 02:01 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you found the mortgage process seamless and well-communicated. It was a pleasure to assist you, especially in navigating the time difference during your move from GA to AK. I'm glad we could address your concerns promptly...
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Communication, friendly, ability to keep things on tracking and moving forward in a timely manner.
Great communication
Ease of.signing
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:01 PM
I'm glad you found the signing process easy, Maricela. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.
The ease with talking, explaining the process and what to expect next so no surprises
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:01 PM
Gregory, I'm glad to hear that the process was smooth and transparent for you. It's important to me that you felt comfortable and informed every step of the way.
There seems to be a lack of communication between the different groups/people, causing quite a bit repetitive work on the customer side. Finding all the financial details needed to get a loan is already daunting, but getting the same questions...
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Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:02 PM
Karl, I appreciate your feedback and am sorry to hear about the communication challenges you faced. It's important to me that the process is as smooth as possible, and I will address these issues to improve our coordination. Thank you for acknowledging...
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About
With over 18 years of experience in the financial industry, Mel is a Mortgage Loan Officer based in Wasilla, AK, serving homebuyers throughout Wasilla and communities across Alaska. Mel has an unparalleled ability to build mortgage solutions around each client’s unique needs, using her expertise in loan structure to align financing with their financial goals. Whatever your mortgage needs, Mel offers a wide range of loan options, including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and more. She helps first-time and experienced homebuyers navigate their options with personalized guidance, clear communication, and the knowledge needed to make confident decisions throughout the home-buying process.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Construction Loan
Non-QM
Reverse Mortgage
DSCR Loans
Profit & Loss Only Mortgage
Specialities
Conventional Loans
FHA Loans
VA Loans
USDA Loans
Jumbo Loans
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)
Fixed-Rate Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages
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Positions
- Fairway Mortgage - VA Business Development ManagerMay 15th, 2018 - Current
Memberships
- Valley Board of Realtors- Affiliate
- NMLS
- Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
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Year Started
2012
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 729261
Achievements
- TPCAR Affiliate of the Year 2019
- VAREP Certificate of Achievement 2020
- 3 Time Winner Seattle 5 Star Professional Award
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Hobbies
- Hiking
- Reading
- Movies
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