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Fairway Mortgage Helps Storm Victim

Nicole Richert is a Fairway Mortgage loan officer whose house was destroyed by a tree during a huge storm in Houston in May of 2024. After learning she had made a mistake and had inadvertently let her insurance lapse, Nicole had no idea where to turn. Then her employer Fairway heard about her plight...

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Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation's combination of teamwork and technology creates an ecosystem of support that benefits our borrowers and the REALTOR® agents they work with. Don't just take our word for it. Listen to REALTOR®, Ali Joyce, as she shares her experience working with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation.

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