Two years ago when we purchased our home, Shane Kidwell and the company he worked for were highly recommended by our Realtor as having a solid, great reputation in the area. Getting approval for our loan and the company's preparation of closing documents took an enormous amount of time! Finally we signed on the last day of our Real Estate Purchase Contract Agreement, but it turned out documents had been prepared with the wrong closing date, making all documents invalid. Thanks to our Realtor going to bat for us, the documents were redrawn and we did close but with only minutes to spare! Overall, we found the loan process frustrating but figured ours was probably an exception and not the rule. When our daughter and her husband wanted to refinance their home recently, we recommended they work with a local lender. Because of his reputation, we recommended they talk with Shane. A few frustrations were encountered by them as well. FIMC didn't lock her in on the first day, even though they had said YES to the loan, so by the time they did the lock a few days later, the rate had increased. The "loan file" changed hands multiple times and as a result she was asked to submit the same documentation multiple times because of it. (We also had that same type of experience with our loan!) Days would go by without her questions via email being answered or getting a response to messages left by phone. Within a month after contacting First Security Bank loan department and a hassle-free experience, their loan was approved and they got the type of financing they desired. I commend Shane for contacting me regarding my review and wanting to set things right. Maybe our experiences were just difficult cases beyond their control. I guess time will tell. read more

Glenn and his team are perfect to have on your team when you are trying to get a loan. They provided advice and kept the communication flowing throughout the whole process. This is our 9th house, but there were still new things to learn and Dwell Mortgage was there the whole time supporting us. I recommend Glenn and his time if you are in the market. read more

Shane Kidwell's team at Fairway works like some kind of mortgage loan special forces operation, or precision surgery team. With an in-house team of underwriters backing them up, Shane Kidwell and April Brodel will cleanly and efficiently take your loan from pre-approval to closing so quickly that you almost forget that buying a home is supposed to be stressful. I contacted Shane's office about applying for a USDA guaranteed loan in mid September of this year. Mind you, USDA loans have a reputation for being slow and bloated, on every level. Not only did I get approved for the loan, we closed early. On a USDA loan! That's the real estate equivalent of spotting a unicorn. When an unexpected problem occurred (on a Saturday), involving one of my assets which I thought would derail the offer I had just made on a house, my also-incredibly-talented real estate agent, Geoff Hill, got on the phone with Shane, and come Monday morning it was all fine. I got a great interest rate and all was well. As a first time home buyer, I didn't know what to expect. Shane's team is so organized that each step of the process was quick and painless. They are incredibly responsive and knowledgeable, and all about good communication. From quick emailed replies to organized custom forms, to well-written apps for secure submission of documents, they thought of and implemented it all. April and Shane are profoundly knowledgeable, and at times I found myself wondering if there is any possible situation that ever worried them. They made is seem easy, and I had the rare luxury of forgetting that buying a home is supposedly one of the most stressful purchases an adult can make. As I sit here, two months after contacting them for the first time, in the living room of my beautiful new house, I unconditionally recommend calling on Shane Kidwell's mortgage expertise. He and his team are the best of the best. read more

I'll be honest, when I first interviewed Shane to send our mortgage business his way, I was a little reluctant. He sounded very confident in his teams ability to leverage technology and maintain relationships. Basically, the message I was getting was that he's rarely had to be available late at night to close on a mortgage on time. Like I said, I was skeptical. Shane's team not only delivered on our closing date without a single issue, they delivered a week early. Historically, I've used mortgage brokers who are accessible at all hours of the night. I thought this was great service. But in reality, it exposed something that Shane's team has figured out. It's better to have very well defined, automated process so that I don't have to call and harass my broker at 11:00 PM at night! If you have well defined processes with excellent people executing, you're not having to 3x check everything. To make matters even better, Shane's team still places a very strong emphasis on relationships. I cannot overstate how critical it is to have an excellent mortgage broker in this competitive housing market, having Shane's team with your offer is a major competitive advantage. read more

Shane and his team made the so-feared and tedious process of getting a loan so easy! We closed in time and we had the option to close earlier of desired. Working with them was like working with good friends. They're quick, clear, and most importantly, they made us feel in control, and helped navigate through everything we didn't know. We were so happy that we sent our best friend their way, and he loved them as much as we did! read more

THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! Personal service = F- Communication = F- Online "systems" = F- The only time I ever talked to Mr. Kidwell live on the phone was when he "kissed my ass" because I was threatening to take my business elsewhere. He assured me that he could get me the loan I wanted and I gave him a second chance. SHAME ON ME! The person that was actually handling my paperwork doesn't even work in the office (remotely) so it was impossible to get anything done. I had to chase them down to get my documents signed because their online signing system locked me out and when I complained there was no response. Shane had claimed he had sent me emails but I never received them. He got "upset" and sent me a screen shot of the email..I stated that I had never seen it and suggested that maybe he had not sent it to a correct address. He again got agitated and did nothing to rectify the situation. Now, 3 days before closing come to find out that my loan is not being approved at the terms Shane ASSURED me he could get. All lies. No service. Some of the worst business practices I have ever been a part of. STAY AWAY!! There are a million other mortgage companies that will value your business. I got ya' on Facebook too... Hey Facebook friends...just a heads up. If you are shopping mortgage companies DO NOT use Shane Kidwell at Fairway Mortgage in Lynwood. He is the absolute worst! He will not do anything he says he is and ultimately you will get screwed like I did 3 days before closing! Oh look, reputation in the community (and industry) must speak volumes...this from a friend in the mortgage biz. "I hate Shane he is a slimy bastard, but I do have great lenders from Fairway (different branch) is there something they could help fix?" read more

I can truly say that the best performer and most proactive party in my entire process of buying a house was Shane and his team. To list just a few incidents; Shane and his team were very timely with all my paper work, money was transferred to escrow as soon as it was possible, questions were answered in less than 24 hours and most of the time it was immediate, estimates of how much my monthly payment will be had absolutely no hidden fees or any type of confusion, and finally following up after the loan agreement was signed while maintaining the same quality of service. I was very direct with Shane at the beginning and told him i would shopping around for interest rates at other providers and large Banks. Shane encouraged me to do so, and to my surprised, helped me. After dealing with no follow ups from larger providers, I decided to work with Shane. I'm glad i made this choice. They knocked it out of the park to say the least. read more

Shane is a great person as well as a very thorough loan officer and finance guy. Utmost integrity, I don't know anyone who works as hard as Shane. He will do the right thing for the customer every time. Highly recommend Shane, plus he has a cool name! read more

Want to work with a loan professional who really goes the extra mile for your clients? Shane and his team at Fairway worked through VA loan requirements (including tracking down my client's previous out-of-state home sale information to help re-instate his VA eligibility), the NHF Grant process, her recent immigration to the US and previous foreign employment, as well as just the typical labyrinth of regulations and processes! At each stage of the process there was frequent and transparent communication, timely responses to questions and needs, and warm, friendly messages. Thank you Shane and Natalie! read more

Shane and his team are absolutely fantastic. We worked with them for 2 years, and they were always incredibly responsive and personable. They proactively would ensure we got the best rates, and were always willing to spend time with us to explain the lending process. I would highly recommend working with Shane and his team! read more

Shane and his team did an amazing job on our loan and closing escrow. His team was proactive with communication and made sure my wife and I understood the estimated timing for each step of the process. We had our expectations, his team laid out a plan that exceeded our expectations, and then they went ahead and beat their own plan. Kudos! During escrow, my wife and I threw a wrench in the plan, and we needed to have all the documents reflect a name change. Then, we went ahead and my wife decided not to be in the state of Washington the week of closing. Shane and his team coordinated with our realtor seamlessly to handle the name change and out-of-state signature with zero delay in escrow. I didn't think it was an easy task, but they sure made it look easy. I would definitely recommend Shane Kidwell and his talented team to my friends and family. Additional notes: They used email, text messaging and phone calls to keep my wife and I in the loop. We prefer electronic communication/documentation, so this was right up our alley. read more

My wife and I found a house we loved and needed to move quickly. We had never bought a home before and we're a little intimidated by the process. Shane and his team reached out and we're very clear about exactly what was needed. We had lots of questions and the team always made the time to not only get us answers but also explain them so we confidently understood. From the moment we put in our offer until closing we felt confident we were taken care of with Shane's team. read more

They are the best. They went beyond my expectation on every level - they were prompt, knowledgable and on top of every facet of this transaction. read more

As a Realtor, I have a unique perspective into the lending side of real estate transactions. In 11 years of assisting buyers and sellers, I've become extremely particular about the lenders my clients work with. If a buyer wants to use a "big box bank" for a purchase loan, it's probably going to be a deal-breaker for me. Bad lenders wreck more transactions than anything else. That is why I'm happy to say, without reservations, that Shane and his team do a great job! We've now completed several transactions together, most recently a purchase for a first-time buyer who was using a USDA loan. Government-backed loans are particularly difficult and time consuming, with lots of extra hoops for lenders to jump through. Shane and Fairway did a fantastic job holding my client's hand throughout the process, closing the transaction on time, with great customer service, competitive rates, and low fees. 5 stars all the way!!! read more

Shane and the Fairway team helped make my first home buying process a very smooth and painless one. On the first day of meeting with Shane, we discussed different financing options and evaluated which one would best fit my situation. There are multiple parties and several forms involved, but Shane provides many guides and resources that helped me not feel overwhelmed and keep on track along the way. I would highly recommend Shane and the Fairway Mortgage team! read more

Shane and his team are the absolute best. They make the process of purchasing a home easy and help you every step of the way. They were patient and answered every question we had. This is our second purchase with Dwell, and we wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you, Shane! read more

Shane and Tabitha provided top notch service throughout our home buying process. Not only is the team friendly and responsive, I found them to be honest and transparent every step of the way. Their communication is the some of the best I've seen. Their tools were extremely useful and I was able to understand all the options available. They're on top of what's current in the market and are extremely knowledgeable. From beginning to end, I felt like we were in good hands. Look no further, this is a team that knows how to shower their clients with excellent customer service. read more

Shane is hands down THE BEST lender in the business in the Pacific Northwest. He is honest, dependable, and does what is in his clients best interest, not his own. He constantly guides buyers on what the interest rate market is doing on a regular basis and when the best time would be to lock in a rate. Shane, you have be instrumental me obtaining great loans and can't wait to have the opportunity to work with you again. read more

I am a real estate agent and Shane is a lender I trust to send all of my clients to. He is hardworking, transparent, always available and takes such good care of my customers. He is proactive, professional and works so hard to get the client the best rate. At the end of every deal with Shane I look back and think, it couldn't have gone any smoother. But most importantly, my clients have been thrilled with Shane and when they are thrilled, so am I! Thank you Shane! - Read more at: http://shanekidwell.localmortgagereviews.com/real-estate-professional/great-experience-with-shane-as-usual/ ©2012 http://localreviewengine.com/ & Shane Kidwell - Cobalt Mortgage read more

Shane and his team worked quickly and efficiently during our search for a new house. It was extremely easy to get paperwork in online and the preapproval and approval process went very quickly. We were fully underwritten for our offer in this extremely competitive seller's market. We even closed early! I have already recommended Shane and his team to several people. read more

I've never worked with anyone who had such a strong commitment to helping and educating their clients as Shane. As a first time home buyer, the entire process can be a little intimidating. I had spoken with a number of mortgage advisors, but Shane truly separated himself with his vast knowledge of the industry, exceptionally friendly and welcoming personality, and his quick response to any questions I had (which were a lot). Shane set aside a considerable amount of time to make sure I was fully educated and comfortable with the entire process down to the very detail. He really cares about his clients having the best experience possible and I highly recommend him! read more

As a real estate agent, I can tell you that one of the most important choices a buyer makes is their lender. If they don't choose the right lender, *everyone* will experience a terrible transaction. I just had a deal close a week *early* (and that's including Thanksgiving) thanks to Shane and his team. The appraisal happened within 3 business days of mutual acceptance! I was consistently kept in the loop and everything sped along until we closed. Shane is honest, hard working, dependable and looks out for his clients - top notch lender! I'm definitely looking forward to our next deal together! read more

Look no further if you want a trustworthy lender to get you to the end. We have been working with Shane's team the past year in this crazy market. They have been patient, kind, and generous guiding us first time homebuyers and easing our concerns. There is no doubt you will be taken care of. You're first class the moment you walk through the door. Don't hesitate to call Shane if you're on the fence. He has the tools and strategies to get you to the finish line. read more

Shane and his team were a pleasure to work with and will work hard for you. Responsive, quick to close, honest, knowledgeable and fantastic customer service. Top notch and have already referred them to several of my friends. read more

From beginning to the close of escrow Shane and Katherine took care of us like there was nobody else financing house. I think we had the most unusual situation with residential history and they sailed through it. They worked around two major holidays, (Thanksgiving and Christmas), us traveling and still closed loan early. read more