Celebrate Freedom Archives

This historic day commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, and it’s more relevant now than ever as we strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th each year, marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, bringing the news of freedom to the last remaining enslaved African Americans. It’s a poignant reminder of both the injustices of the past and the ongoing journey towards equality.

We believe in honoring this day not just with words, but with meaningful action. Supporting Juneteenth is about acknowledging our history, celebrating the contributions of African Americans to our society, and reaffirming our commitment to creating a workplace and a community where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our Commitment Moving Forward

Celebrating Juneteenth is just one step in our ongoing journey toward fostering a more inclusive environment. We’re committed to:

Diverse Representation: Ensuring diversity in our workforce, leadership, and supplier base.
Inclusive Practices: Implementing policies that promote equity and fairness for all.
Community Engagement: Supporting initiatives that uplift marginalized communities and amplify diverse voices.

How You Can Get Involved

As a consumer, you have the power to support businesses that share your values. Look for companies that are not only celebrating Juneteenth but actively working towards a more inclusive future. Whether it’s through your purchasing decisions, social media support, or simply spreading awareness, every action counts.

Together, we can make a difference and honor the legacy of Juneteenth in meaningful ways. Join us as we celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and strive for a better tomorrow.

We want to hear how you are celebrating Juneteenth, let us know in the comments below.

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Lee Vanvolkenburg

15:43 23 Nov 23

Michael and his team were wonderful to deal with. They were excellent with communication and always available to answer questions. Thank you all!

williams lovos

22:54 16 Nov 23

We close on the house tomorrow! Thank you David and Michael for making my first home buying a smooth process. I had several out of the ordinary situations that would had easily not been possible to get the loan in the time that they were able to approve it. My wife and I are forever grateful for the work the team did. Thank you again!

Mario Silvestri III

16:45 16 Nov 23

Rex Perkins

16:56 15 Nov 23

Everything had been going well over the past two years since refinancing an existing mortgage. The application process, approval, servicing website, everything had been very smooth, nothing but the best service. I then had a minor issue arise. We had a wind loss claim on our home and, unfortunately, I had put off getting the check cosigned until the last minute. An issue arose as part of a minor miscommunication in terms of where the check was to be forwarded for endorsement.To make a long story short, I feared that this miscommunication and misdirected check coupled with my procrastination were going to result in the check expiring and a huge hassle on my part to go through the process again. Mr. Inkman nor his branch were in any way involved with my account or account management, yet, the check inadvertently ended up in their draft loss department and I feared this would further delay things. I was a bit frantic.One of those that I emailed was Mr. Inkman. In an era when customer service is not as valued as in the past, I was very skeptical I would meet the deadline. But, to my surprise, Mr. Inkman took it on his own to personally get things done and get the issue resolved. It appears that he tracked down the overnighted check personally, directed it for signature, packaged and overnighted the check back to me. All the while remaining professional and pleasant and providing consistent email updates on the status. It doesn't even look like he delegated, rather taking the initiative and seeing it through on his own.To me, that's not just doing a job, that's going above and beyond in terms of leadership, professionalism, and customer service. We could not be more happy. And, as a further sign of good will, the Fairway CEO actually emailed me personally to follow-up and assure resolution. Been very happy with Fairway since my refinance, Mr. Inkman's efforts only further reinforce that opinion.

Samer Fallouh

15:01 15 Nov 23

Debbie Salas

21:47 03 Oct 23

This transaction probably would not have happened without Michael. Whenever we hit a stumbling block, he found a way around it! He kept us informed and was a positive light all the way through to the end and beyond.Thanks

Eric Kieffer

22:46 16 Aug 23

Did business with Michael about 20 years ago and he was happy to help us again. He and his team did a great job. See you in another 20.

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