Fairway Home Mortgage, The Heartland Branch

06/12/2026

The listing price is the first number you see, but it's far from the only one that matters.

What actually shapes your financial comfort is everything that comes after it.

The monthly payment. How your loan is structured. What you can negotiate before closing. What you're truly comfortable committing to each month.

Chasing the lowest price isn't always the right strategy. Building a plan that works for your real life, now that's the goal.

This is exactly why the right loan officer changes everything. Not just someone who quotes you a rate, but someone who maps out the full picture with you, so you understand every number, every option, and every opportunity before you sign.

That's how we work at Fairway Heartland. Strategy first. Numbers that make sense for your life.

📞 Ready to see the full picture? Let's talk.

06/11/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This kind of feedback means everything!

When you're navigating a cross-state move in an unpredictable market, having the right loan officer in your corner makes all the difference. So proud to have been part of this family's journey, and even prouder that the relationship doesn't end at closing.

If you're buying, refinancing, or just have questions, we're always here.

📲 Ready to get started? Reach out today!

Troy Lage
Mortgage Lender, NMLS #400287
📞 605-310-4645
📨 [email protected]

06/10/2026

Our very own Jeff Buum NMLS 400290 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp is featured on the latest Fairway Cares podcast. A must listen.

Thank you, to the entire Fairway Heartland team for your support with Fairway Cares and to Jeff Buum and Carrie Buum for stepping out as Fairway Cares Champions!

🌟 FAIRWAY CARES CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Today, we are honored to shine the Champion Spotlight on Jeff & Carrie Buum from Sioux Falls, South Dakota as Branch Sales Manager and Branch Marketing Coordinator 💚

Jeff and his amazing wife, Carrie, have been part of the Fairway family for over 5 years, bringing hearts full of passion, compassion, and a genuine love for serving others. Their commitment to caring for people goes far beyond their work—they consistently live out what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the lives of those around them.

Fairway Cares is especially near and dear to Jeff and Carrie because of several deeply personal experiences that have shaped their hearts and strengthened their desire to walk alongside others facing difficult seasons. Their empathy, understanding, and willingness to serve come from a place of lived experience and unwavering faith.

In a recent episode of the Beyond the Box podcast, Jeff courageously shares parts of his personal journey, his faith, and the lessons he has learned through life’s challenges. His testimony is a powerful reminder that even in our hardest moments, God is present, faithful, and working through our stories to bring hope to others.

Jeff and Carrie exemplify what it means to be Fairway Cares Champions—showing up for others, offering encouragement, extending compassion, and reminding people they are not alone.

Thank you, Jeff and Carrie, for the countless ways you serve, love, and inspire those around you. Your faith, generosity, and servant hearts make a lasting impact, and we are grateful to have you as part of the Fairway Cares family. 💚

BEYOND THE BOX
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06/10/2026

What will you write in yours?

06/09/2026

Here's something most Sioux Falls homebuyers don't find out until it's too late. 👇

Not all mortgage help is the same, and the difference matters.

A mortgage broker is like a middleman. They take your info, shop it around to a bunch of lenders, and hope one says yes. You get options, but your loan file goes through extra hands, which slows things down.

A direct lender like Fairway Heartland handles everything in one place. One team. Start to finish. No waiting on strangers to make decisions about your loan.

That's how we can close in 9 business days, and back it up with a $5,000 Close On Time Guarantee.

Whether you're buying in Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, Tea, or Brandon, you deserve a team that actually controls the process.

Link in comments below.

06/09/2026

Proud to help build the Sioux Empire one family at a time.

06/05/2026

There's something about doing the work yourself that changes how it feels.

Not because it's easy, because it's yours.

The paint on the walls. The projects that took longer than expected. The in-between moments where it slowly starts becoming home.

Sometimes the right home isn't the most polished one. It's the one with potential. The one that needs a little vision, a little effort, and a little time to grow into something more.

For a lot of buyers, this isn't their forever home. It's the first step. The one that gets them in the door, gets them started, and quietly starts building something bigger behind the scenes.

It's not about having the perfect home right away. It's about creating a space that grows with you, while setting up what comes next.

Because it was never just about the house. It's about what makes it possible.

At Fairway Heartland, we help you get into that first home, and plan for everything after it.

👉 Ready to take the first step? Let's talk.

06/05/2026

We are so excited to welcome Merle Watkins to the Fairway Heartland family! 🏡

Merle is a native South Dakotan who spent 25 years away before finding her way back to Sioux Falls, and she'll be the first to tell you that coming home reminded her just how special this place really is.

Before stepping into the mortgage world, Merle built a career around information and storytelling. She knows how to ask the right questions, dig into the details, and make the complex feel clear, exactly the kind of guide you want in your corner when buying a home.

Her goal is simple: help people across South Dakota find and finance homes they love, with guidance that's honest every step of the way.

We're so glad she's home. 💚

📲 Ready to connect with Merle Watkins NMLS 2828947 ?

06/05/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We truly could not have asked for a better experience." 🏡

Helping families close on time and feel supported every step of the way is what drives us. Troy Lage and the Fairway Heartland team are committed to making your home purchase as smooth and stress-free as possible, from first call to closing day.

If you're ready to work with a lender who genuinely cares, we'd love to connect! Reach out to Troy today.

Troy Lage
Mortgage Lender, NMLS #400287
📞 605-310-4645
📨 [email protected]