

James A Thom
Mortgage Expert | Conventional, Bank Statement & I...


The Ohio State University
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I highly recommend James. He assists in making the process smooth and stress free. His knowledge and patience and the time he takes to explain the process has made my first time home buyers much more comfortable in the process. He is always...
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I had a very good experience! They were very attentive and available for my needs and concerns! Thanks James!
Reply from Owner
December 16th, 2024 02:48 PM
Thank you for your review! We’re glad we could offer a better mortgage rate than the other lender you were working with. Helping you feel comfortable as a first-time homebuyer was important to us, and getting cleared to close in just 17 days...
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James was great to work with and made the process seamless!
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October 1st, 2024 01:05 AM
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Dianne! We're glad to hear that James provided you with a seamless experience. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
I recently worked with James Thom of Fairway Mortgage. He helped my buyers buy their dream home. He was a partner throughout the process. He communicated promptly and was transparent with the lending process. His has in-depth knowledge of the...
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September 10th, 2024 01:01 AM
Thank you for sharing your excellent experience, Chandrika! We're thrilled to hear that James was able to provide such outstanding service to you and your buyers. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to working with you...
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James was available for us on the call. He explained all the concepts about the loan and the mortgage very well. Extremely interactive.
Reply from James A Thom
September 4th, 2024 02:52 PM
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that James was able to guide you through the loan and mortgage process clearly. It’s great to know you found the experience interactive and helpful. We appreciate your feedback!
Nate and his crew did a fantastic job! They walked me through the entire process and were very professional and efficient. I highly recommend them to anyone. I'm so glad I found them. Thank you, Nate and team, for everything!
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August 9th, 2024 12:57 PM
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Eitamar! Your satisfaction is important to us and we're delighted to hear of your great experience with Nate and the team. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to serving you again.
James was helpful and very patient with us, thanks again!!!
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June 11th, 2024 12:45 AM
We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with James! We appreciate your feedback and your high rating, Dave. Thank you!
Helpful, easy process that is typically very stressful. We had a ton of questions and learned a lot. I will definitely be recommending to anyone I know who needs a mortgage. Thanks!
Reply from James A Thom
July 31st, 2024 01:46 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found the process helpful and easy. It's great to know that we could answer all your questions and help you learn more about mortgages. We appreciate your recommendation...
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Worst lender I’ve ever dealt with. Have use this company before in the past and I was referred to James to help find a home in Florida. I’ve bought many homes in the past, so I am aware of the process. I was helping my fiancé buy her first...
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Reply from Owner
May 15th, 2024 06:23 PM
I would like to provide some context regarding our interactions with Ms. Kelly, who was the actual mortgage applicant:Direct Communication: I have never directly communicated with you, Mr. Deangelis. All communications were attempted with Ms....
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Worst lender I’ve ever dealt with. Have use this company before in the past and I was referred to James to help find a home in Florida. I’ve bought many homes in the past, so I am aware of the process. I was helping my fiancé buy her first...
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Reply from James A Thom
July 31st, 2024 01:47 PM
I would like to provide some context regarding our interactions with Ms. Kelly, who was the actual mortgage applicant:Direct Communication: I have never directly communicated with you, Mr. Deangelis. All communications were attempted with Ms....
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At Novus, we believe in fostering innovation and growth. Join us and be part
of a dynamic team that’s transforming the mortgage landscape.
Products & Services
Mortgage Lender
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
USDA Loans
Cash-Out Refinances
DSCR Loans
Bank Statement Mortgages
Specialities
Helping clients avoid bad mortgage decisions and fix deals when needed
First-Time Homebuyers - low-down payment loans like Fannie Mae HomeReady or Down Payment Assistance
Self-Employed DSCR or bank statement loans
New constriction loans
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Education
- The Ohio State UniversityBusiness ManagementBachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)Aug 2004 -May 2008

Positions
- Fairway Home Mortgage - Branch Manager and Producing Loan OfficerJan 2nd, 2020 - Dec 10th, 2025
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Year Started
2019
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Licenses
- NMLS #2118704
Hobbies
- Spending time with family
- Fitness
- Watching sports
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Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Novus Home Mortgage is a division of Ixonia Bank, NMLS #423065