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Why does this exist?
Because core value #3 told us to.
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Have Fun!
Fairway team members are guided by ten core values. Number one is Humility First. Number two is Foster Growth and Knowledge. And number three — the reason this website exists — is simply: Have Fun!
Getting a mortgage is one of the biggest things you'll ever do — and we believe the people helping you do it should be the kind of people who build an arcade game just because. We take your loan seriously. Ourselves? A little less so.
Insert coin? No — just insert application.
Done raiding? Ready Player Loan.
The bugs respawn, but real life has a next level too. When you're ready to talk about buying or refinancing a home, Ben Musselman and the Fairway team are your co-op partner.
Apply for a loan with Ben ▶Ben Musselman · NMLS #1600154 · Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Mission briefing
Want a mortgage experience that's out of this world?
Most lenders treat your loan like cargo. We treat it like a launch. Here's what boarding the Fairway ship actually gets you:
- Mission control that answers. A real human on comms — not a phone tree drifting in deep space.
- Pre-flight checks done right. A clear pre-approval process so you know your trajectory before you make an offer.
- Countdown speed. Fairway is known for fast turn times, because nobody likes a delayed launch.
- No black holes. Consistent, honest communication at every stage — it's literally one of our core values.
Houston, you don't have a problem. You have a loan officer.
Player's guide
Frequently asked questions
What is Rate Raiders?
Rate Raiders is a free, retro Galaga-style arcade game built by the Fairway Home Mortgage team. You pilot a little house-ship, blast waves of dive-bombing rate bugs, and upgrade your cannon every five hits. It runs right in your browser on desktop or phone — no download, no sign-up, and no personal information collected.
Why did a mortgage company build an arcade game?
Fairway team members are guided by ten core values, and core value #3 is "Have Fun!" We take mortgages seriously — and ourselves a little less so. Rate Raiders is that value in playable form.
How do I actually apply for a mortgage?
When you’re done raiding, head to benmusselman.com to start a conversation or an application with Ben Musselman of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. The game is just for fun — your high score doesn’t change any real-world rate or terms.
