Alexis ZukanoffFairway Home Mortgage

No black boxes

The process, with the mystery removed

Most mortgage stress comes from not knowing what happens next. Here's the entire journey — every phase, what it involves, and roughly how long it takes.

  1. 1

    The conversation

    Day 1

    You and Alexis talk through your goals, income, savings, and timeline. No documents, no credit pull — just a map of your options and honest next steps.

  2. 2

    Pre-approval

    1–3 days

    You upload documents through Fairway’s secure portal, Alexis verifies income, assets and credit, and you receive a pre-approval letter that carries real weight with sellers.

  3. 3

    House hunting

    Your pace

    You shop with your agent inside a budget you actually understand. Alexis runs same-day payment math on any address you send her.

  4. 4

    Offer & acceptance

    1–7 days

    When you find the one, Alexis often speaks with the listing agent directly so your financing strengthens the offer. Accepted? The clock starts.

  5. 5

    Processing & appraisal

    Week 1–2

    Rate locked, appraisal ordered, documents gathered and organized. Alexis keeps you posted at every milestone so nothing feels like a black box.

  6. 6

    Underwriting

    Week 2–3

    Fairway’s underwriters verify everything. If they ask for more documentation (normal!), Alexis translates exactly what’s needed and why.

  7. 7

    Clear to close

    Week 3–4

    The magic words. Final numbers arrive days before closing so there are zero surprises at the table.

  8. 8

    Closing day

    ~Day 30

    You sign, the wire lands, and the keys are yours. Alexis stays your loan officer for life — refi checkups and payment questions included.

The communication promise

You'll never wonder what's happening with your loan

The #1 complaint buyers have about lenders is silence. Alexis's rule is the opposite: you hear from her at every milestone — application received, appraisal back, underwriting submitted, conditions cleared, clear to close — and any time you text her in between.

haven't heard anything in a while… is everything ok with our loan? 😰
You'll never have to send that text. Milestone updates come to you before you think to ask. 📲

Ready to start phase one?

Phase one is a conversation, and conversations are free. Text Alexis and take the first step today.