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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Great communication through out the whole process.
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August 21st, 2026 08:11 PM
I'm glad to hear that you appreciated the communication throughout the process, Becky. It was a pleasure working with you, and I'm here if you need any further assistance.
Mel was excellent to work with! She is a wealth of knowledge for VA loans and has your best interest at heart!
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:11 PM
Joseph, I'm pleased to hear that you found working with me to be an excellent experience. It's great to know my knowledge of VA loans was helpful and that you felt your best interests were prioritized. Thank you for your kind words!
The whole process was so smooth and everyone I worked with on the team were so helpful and kind! Was an amazing experience especially as a first time home buyer!
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:12 PM
I'm glad to hear that your first home buying experience was so smooth and positive. It's great that the team was helpful and kind throughout the process.
Great communication and knowledge on using the VA loan. Everything was explained in a way it made sense.
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:12 PM
I'm glad to hear that the communication and explanation of the VA loan were helpful for you. It's great to know that everything was made clear and understandable.
Very helpful with not only the loan process but the VA loan and benefits too.
Reply from Mel McFarland
August 21st, 2026 08:12 PM
I'm pleased to know that I could assist you with both the loan process and VA loan benefits, Nicholas. It's great to hear you found the support helpful.
Loan process was quick.
Reply from Mel Shrieves-McFarland
July 1st, 2026 02:01 PM
Thank you for trusting our team to "bring you home" Cassandra. I really enjoyed working with you and your family.
Mel was great to work with throughout the entire home-buying process. From day one, she was very accountable and patient with us, understanding our needs as we navigated the options. When questions arose, Mel was very quick, providing an answer...
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Reply from Mel Shrieves-McFarland
July 1st, 2026 02:01 PM
Thank you Cory! I really enjoyed working with you and hope you absolutely love your new home and new neighborhood.
Mel is great with communication ans always responsive to our questions. We felt like she had our best interest in mind . She was knowledgable and easy to work with.
Reply from Mel Shrieves-McFarland
July 1st, 2026 02:01 PM
Thank you for your trust, Jamie. I don't take that lightly. A home is, and will always be, your largest investment. It's also the place where you make your future memories. Thats a lot to trust of someone and I thank you for placing that level...
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Great communication, very knowledgeable, alway willing to explain things and answer question's
Reply from Mel Shrieves-McFarland
July 1st, 2026 02:01 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you appreciated the communication and expertise throughout the process. It was a pleasure to assist you, and I'm always here to help with any questions you may have. Thank you for your kind words.
Magic Mel! this process with Mel was the easiest time. I don't even feel like I bought a house . I super appreciate Mel's confidence in what she can do. I never worried about a problem or not closing. we even closed early and got all our money...
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Reply from Mel Shrieves-McFarland
July 1st, 2026 02:01 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a positive and smooth experience with your home buying process. It's wonderful to know that everything went seamlessly and even exceeded your expectations. I appreciate your kind words about my work and...
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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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- Hiking
- Reading
- Movies
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