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Fairway Independent Mortgage Adds Noted Author Bliss Sawyer as Senior Loan Consultant

Oct 19, 2010

Bliss Sawyer, a nationally-recognized mortgage industry author, trainer and marketing expert, has joined Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, one of the nation’s fast growing mortgage bankers, as a senior loan consultant in the company’s growing Edmond and Oklahoma City, Okla. areas. Sawyer has nearly 20 years experience in the mortgage industry as an originator and branch manager. As a professional mortgage trainer, coach and owner of Mortgage Marketing Strategies, she has trained thousands of originators throughout the U.S. and Canada on her relationship-based marketing techniques. Sawyer is the co-publisher of The Competitive Edge Marketing Newsletter and is a contributor for a variety of other industry publications. “Bliss is a one-of-a-kind talent,” said Eric Zanotelli, branch manager of Fairway Independent Mortgage’s Stillwater, Okla. office. “With her marketing and communications expertise, she has an incredible ability to connect with borrowers and our industry partners. Beyond that, her training experience makes her an amazing resource to the entire Fairway team. We’re fortunate and happy to have her on board.”   “Few companies offer what Fairway does—the freedom to experiment and grow the business in new ways, and the infrastructure and systems to make it happen," Sawyer said. "Most importantly, Fairway provides the tools and support that allow me to provide the highest possible level of service to home buyers and Realtor partners, making the mortgage process as smooth and efficient as possible. Needless to say, I'm excited!” Sawyer can be reached through her mortgage Web site, www.MortgagesByBliss.com, through her coaching and training site, www.blisssawyer.com, and followed on Twitter at twitter.com/blisssawyer. For more information, visit www.FairwayIndependentMC.com .  
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Oct 19, 2010
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