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Mel McFarland - Loan Officer NMLS# 729261 in Puyallup, WA

Mel McFarland

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Loan Officer NMLS# 729261

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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 y...... Show More
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9 AM to 5 PM
Thu
9 AM to 5 PM
Fri
9 AM to 5 PM
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4.9
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  • 5.0
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    Georjean S
    Wasilla, AK
    Posted on June 2nd, 2026 07:29 PM
    Amazing communication. Answered all questions.
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    David S
    Wasilla, AK
    Posted on May 27th, 2026 12:43 PM
    Mel and her team worked quickly and super efficiently with each other. They made the entire process so easy and worry free. They were very prompt at answering any questions we had and made us confident in their abilities. I could not have asked...
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    Jason Y
    Gatesville, TX
    Posted on May 18th, 2026 12:29 PM
    I can always trust Mel to be honest, straight forward; and not only get me across the finish line, but gives me the peace of mind throughout the home buying process knowing the job is getting done right. Mel takes great pride in what she does...
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  • 5.0
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    Shawn D
    Palmer, AK
    Posted on May 6th, 2026 04:20 PM
    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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    Linsey S
    Wasilla, AK
    Posted on April 22nd, 2026 12:49 PM
    Whenever we were confused or had questions, Mel gave us very detailed answers via phone and/or email.
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    Amber M
    Puyallup, WA
    Posted on March 29th, 2026 03:29 PM
    Start to finish was smooth and there was no stress!
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    Brandi S
    Wasilla, AK
    Posted on March 8th, 2026 04:49 PM
    Mel made the mortgage process so much easier than I expected. She did a fantastic job explaining all the technical details so I felt confident in my decisions.
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    Travis E L
    Wasilla, AK
    Posted on March 6th, 2026 06:07 PM
    very friendly and supportive
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    Ethan B
    Wasilla, AK
    Posted on March 3rd, 2026 10:25 PM
    Great communication, going above and beyond to make everything as seamless as possible, and always being available to answer questions.
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    Kayla B
    Eagle River, AK
    Posted on February 18th, 2026 03:01 PM
    Mel is truly the best! She went above and beyond my expectations as a loan officer. She genuinely cares about making sure you’re well‑informed and empowered to make the best financial decision for you and your family.
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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.
    Products & Services
    Mortgage Loan Officer
    FHA Home Loan
    VA Home Loan
    Jumbo Home Loan
    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 Manager
      May 15th, 2018 - Current
    Memberships
    • Valley Board of Realtors- Affiliate
    Addresses and Serving Areas

    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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    Disclaimer
    Copyright©2025 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289 (https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/company/2289). 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. Restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity. Legal Disclosures: bit.ly/FIMCDisclosures