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James Hair - Loan Originator in Baton Rouge, LA

James Hair

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With a commitment to providing a higher level of service to our community and customers, First Option Mortgage is the premier home loan experts in communities across the country. With a family atmosphere and progressive technology, we offer...... Show More
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    Tramelle D G
    ZACHARY, LA
    Posted on June 1st, 2026 12:19 PM
    My mortgage loan experience was outstanding from start to finish. The entire process was handled with professionalism, transparency, and excellent communication. My loan officer took the time to explain every step, answered all of my questions...
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    Reply from James Hair
    June 1st, 2026 06:17 PM
    Tramelle, wow — thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! 🙏 This truly means the world to me. From the very beginning my goal is always to make sure my clients feel informed, supported, and never left in the dark — so hearing...
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    Brian C R
    MENDENHALL, MS
    Posted on May 30th, 2026 03:47 PM
    Got me approved and to closing in very short time and helped me to learn more about the mortgage process and different mortgages there are.
    Reply from James Hair
    May 31st, 2026 12:09 AM
    Brian, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review! 🙏 It was an absolute pleasure working with you and getting you to the closing table quickly. One of the things I'm most passionate about is making sure my clients not only...
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    Hartley H
    Posted on June 7th, 2026 12:46 AM
    As a real estate broker, I’ve worked with many lenders over the years, and James Hair is one of the best. I’ve worked on multiple transactions with James, and he is consistently professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive.What sets...
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    Reply from James Hair Mortgage Originator NMLS...
    June 7th, 2026 12:52 AM
    @Hartley , thank you so much for that amazing review — it truly means the world to me! Words like that from an experienced broker carry a lot of weight and I don’t take it lightly. It was genuinely a pleasure working with you and I look forward...
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    Linda C
    MENDENHALL, MS
    Posted on May 30th, 2026 05:06 PM
    Very professional and responsive.
    Reply from James Hair
    May 31st, 2026 12:08 AM
    Linda, thank you so much for the kind words! 🙏 It has truly been a pleasure working alongside you and serving your clients. Professionalism and communication are things I take seriously in every transaction — your clients deserve nothing less....
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    Billy H S
    MENDENHALL, MS
    Posted on May 25th, 2026 01:45 AM
    Fast financeing, good commuiction.
    Reply from James Hair
    May 31st, 2026 12:10 AM
    Billy, thank you for the kind words! 🙏 Speed and communication are two things I pride myself on — when you're making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, you shouldn't be left waiting or wondering what's happening next. It...
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    Beau S
    Posted on April 13th, 2026 03:15 AM
    I recently had the pleasure of working alongside James Hair while touring several properties together, and I can honestly say it was an eye-opening experience. As a contractor, I don’t often get to see the mortgage side of real estate up close,...
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    April 13th, 2026 03:22 AM
    Beau, this means the world to me! 🙏 It was genuinely a pleasure having you walk these properties with me — your expertise and honest assessments made a huge difference. That’s exactly the kind of partnership I believe in. When a mortgage professional...
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    Tramelle G
    Posted on April 2nd, 2026 03:42 PM
    I had outstanding experience working with James throughout the entire home loan process. From the very beginning, he was knowledgeable, responsive, and truly committed to ensuring I understood every step along the way.What stood out most was...
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    April 2nd, 2026 03:44 PM
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this — it truly means the world to me! Getting you and your family to the closing table is exactly why I do what I do. Homeownership is a big deal, and you deserved someone in your corner every...
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    Brittney W
    Posted on December 16th, 2025 02:59 AM
    If you’re a realtor, I strongly suggest reaching out to James. He made SURE the deal went through and updated me every step along the way and I forgot to mention that I was the listing agent in this transaction!
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    Ryan Y
    Posted on November 25th, 2025 01:13 AM
    James was very kind and patient with me in the process on refinancing my home. He made the process very painless and easy. He is a very knowledgeable and was understanding of my needs. I will definitely be doing business with him in the future....
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    Joe V
    Posted on November 1st, 2025 02:45 AM
    Great experience working with James. Always available by phone / email when you need him. Made sure we were up to date on what we needed to know throughout the entire process. We ran into some challenges along the way and James had it squared...
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    Reply from James Hair Mortgage Originator NMLS...
    November 7th, 2025 02:34 AM
    Thank you so much for this! Working with you guys was a pleasure, and I’m glad we could navigate those challenges together and get you to the finish line. That’s what it’s all about—keeping things moving no matter what comes up.Congratulations...
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    With a commitment to providing a higher level of service to our community and customers, First Option Mortgage is the premier home loan experts in communities across the country. With a family atmosphere and progressive technology, we offer consistent results, exceptional products and reliable communication to our clients and business partners.
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    Year Started

    2017

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