Derek Fertig - Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., NMLS #264189

Derek Fertig - Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., NMLS #264189 Alongside his leadership responsibilities, Derek has built his career as a consistent

Derek Fertig is a proven leader in the mortgage industry, known for driving statewide growth through recruiting, coaching, and developing high-performing loan officers. Since opening our doors in 1996, we have not only been dedicated to providing unparalleled customer service but also to our continuous growth. Fairway now employs more than 4,300 team members including over 1,500 producers and over 300+ branches nationwide. Over the years, our team has helped thousands of Americans achieve their dream of homeownership. With a strong focus on purchase business we continue to grow each year, funding more than $17 billion in 2016.

03/18/2026

If you’re a loan officer in Florida trying to grow but still stuck doing everything yourself… read this.

📘 Traction by Gino Wickman
This book introduces EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) — a framework that helps you:
Define your real role in the transaction
Build structure around ops + support
Create accountability inside your team
Install systems that let you scale across Florida markets

Whether you’re serving Miami condos, Orlando relocations, Tampa VA buyers, or Jacksonville refinances — the principle is the same:

👉 Stop working in every file.
👉 Start working on the machine that produces the files.

If you’re serious about scaling in Florida without burning out, this is a strong first step.

Have you read it? Drop your thoughts below.

03/12/2026

Everyone asks: “Can I afford this house?”

But the better question is:
“What income does this house actually require?”

A $900K home with 10% down isn’t just the price tag.
It’s the taxes, insurance, PMI, and the monthly payment that follows.

And that’s where most buyers get surprised.

Before falling in love with the house…
run the numbers first.

👉 DM me if you want to see what your real buying power looks like.

03/10/2026

Part 4 | What’s actually important when buying a home, Florida Edition .

🏠 Winning the house = ✅ obvious
💸 Affording taxes & insurance long term = ✅ crucial
📉 Lowest rate? ❌ Not always. Hidden fees can drain your cash.
✅ The goal = Lowest rate without extra strings attached.
🔒 Stable payments after escrow changes = ✅ very important.

👉 Save this if you're buying in Florida 🏖️

03/05/2026

Part 3 | Don’t say this. Say this instead.

The words you use matter more than you think.
Say the right thing, get approved faster. ✅

👉 Save this tip.

↗️ Share with someone buying soon.

03/04/2026

Part 4 | Blind ranking advice, Florida Edition 🤔.

👉 DM derekfertig with your questions , and let's make home buying in Florida simpler ✅

03/03/2026

Part 3 | What’s actually important when buying a home, Florida Edition .

👉 Save this if you're buying in Florida

02/26/2026

Part 3 | Blind ranking advice, Florida Edition 🤔.

👉 DM derekfertig with your questions , and let's make home buying in Florida simpler ✅

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1471 NE 26th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33305

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