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A big THANK YOU for everyone who voted for us in Desoto and the surrounding counties. Last Saturday, the "2013 Best of Desoto County" was published - - and Fairway Mortgage was voted 2013 Best Mortgage Company in Desoto County!  This is the annual "Best of Desoto" through the Desoto Times paper....
02/26/2014
For the third time in a row, the USDA eligibility map changes have been postponed.  This time until 09/30/2014. This is GREAT news for Desoto County and other counties in Mississippi where USDA loans are widely popular!!  Although the issue has not been resolved, but yet just "pushed down the roa...
01/22/2014
Great News! The Continuing Resolution was passed, so the USDA eligibility maps will remain unchanged until September 30, 2013. This is great news for individuals wanting to purchase a home using the USDA loan. The map below is the existing eligibility map for Desoto County - to include Shelby Cou...
03/27/2013
On October 18, 2012, USDA announced some new guideline changes regarding “Outbuildings and Property Eligibility” that you should be aware of – please click link for further information.   “New Things You Should Know About USDA”   (1)    Site and Building Requirements –   a. Farm related property ...
11/14/2012
***The map changes have been postponed until 03/27/2013***   As many of you may know, there will be an adjustment to the USDA eligibility maps effective 10/01/2012. The effective date will be based upon fully executed sales contracts (signed by both buyer and seller) dated no later than 09/30/201...
08/16/2012
New and Improved USDA Refinance Pilot Program is available for the following States: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MS, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OR, RI, SC and TN. A few days ago interest rates hit the lowest level in recorded history – and because of this, many homeowners may be able to reduce t...
07/12/2012
                                                               After attending the "second" Fairway Mortgage BOOT CAMP in Kansas City, I am proud to annouce that I have earned the MMS - Military Mortgage Specialist designation. The objective of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp in offering the de...
06/01/2012
Did you ever wonder if a loan officer is actually licensed or not?  The NMLS or “Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry” offers a free service for consumers to confirm that the mortgage company or mortgage professional they are working with is “authorized” to conduct mortgage business in...
04/26/2012
  Earning the CMHS - Certified Military Housing Specialist designation indicates a significant knowledge base that active duty service members and Veterans can rely upon for prompt and accurate service of their housing needs. Certified Housing Professionals also adhere to specific Standards of P...
04/16/2012
Congratulations to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp for ranking #11 in the TOP 100 Mortgage Companies in America in 2011 by Mortgage Executive Magazine.   Here is the link to the list - TOP 100 Mortgage Companies             For more information please contact DOUG CAPPS at (662) 429-5100 ext. ...
03/07/2012
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