For realtors
Your next deal deserves the full production.
A lending team that closes on time, a marketing studio behind your listings, and one person — Olivia — making sure it all shows up for you.
The partnership, in four acts
What working with us looks like.
The intro
Coffee (or a Diet Coke) with Olivia. Tell her how you work, what your buyers need, and where deals have gone sideways before.
The first deal
Send one buyer. Watch the pre-approval land fast, the updates arrive before you ask, and your client call you to say how easy it was.
The marketing kicks in
Mikaela and Molly get behind your listings — launch campaigns, open house kits, co-branded content, buyer events.
The long game
Closings become celebrations, clients become raving fans, and you get a lending partner who treats your reputation like their own.
Why agents switch
The receipts, not the pitch.
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Behind the numbers: proactive milestone communication to you and your client, honest answers when a file is tricky, and a genuine allergy to surprises at the closing table.
Questions agents actually ask
Straight answers.
What does “partnering” actually mean?
It means your buyers get a dedicated lending team — fast pre-approvals, evening and weekend answers, proactive updates at every milestone — and you get a marketing department: listing launch support, co-branded campaigns, events, and content. No contracts, no exclusivity. It works because it works.
How fast can a buyer get pre-approved?
For most buyers with documents in hand, same day — often within hours. When an offer deadline is looming, tell Olivia and the team will match an updated pre-approval letter to your offer price, even after hours.
Do you only work with buyers in Minnesota?
The team is based in Eden Prairie, and Ashland is licensed in Minnesota and 9 additional states — so relocating buyers and out-of-state referrals are welcome. Ask Olivia about a specific state and she'll confirm on the spot.
What does the marketing support cost?
For our realtor partners, it comes with the relationship. Mikaela and Molly build listing launches, open house kits, social content, and events as part of how this team supports its partners.
Who actually handles my client’s loan?
Ashland Alitz (NMLS #1584948) and the Lending Lakes & Co team handle all lending. Olivia is your relationship point person — she is not a licensed originator, and she'll always connect your clients directly to the licensed team.
Consider this your invitation.
Try Fairway on the next one. One deal is all it takes to see the difference — and Olivia will be with you the whole way.
Ready to lend? Start with Ashland at lendinglakes.com — NMLS #1584948.