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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Ease of.signing
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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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-Being transparent on pricing
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:02 PM
Presley, I appreciate you highlighting the importance of transparency on pricing. I'll make sure to take your feedback into account to improve my services. If there's anything more you'd like to discuss, please reach out to me directly.
I would strongly caution military families and anyone using VA financing before working with this lender.I was referred to Mel by my realtor to be a resource during a VA loan assumption. Despite presenting herself as a VA loan expert who specializes...
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I would strongly caution military families or anyone using VA financing before working with this lender.I was referred to Mel by my realtor to be a resource during a VA loan assumption. Despite presenting herself as a VA loan expert who specializes...
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Amazing communication. Answered all questions.
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:04 PM
Georjean, I'm glad to hear that the communication met your expectations and that all your questions were answered. It was a pleasure assisting you throughout the process.
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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August 21st, 2026 08:04 PM
David, I'm glad to know that you found the process easy and worry-free with my team. It's great to hear that our promptness and teamwork made you feel confident in our abilities. Thank you for your kind words about the experience!
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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Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:04 PM
I'm grateful for your trust, Jason, and it's wonderful to know that my approach gives you peace of mind. I truly value the opportunity to assist with your home buying journey, and I'm here whenever you're ready for your next big purchase.
Whenever we were confused or had questions, Mel gave us very detailed answers via phone and/or email.
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:04 PM
Linsey, I'm pleased to know that I could provide you with detailed answers when you needed them. It was important to me that you felt supported throughout the process.
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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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