James Ward
Branch Manager | NMLS# 168854
James Ward is a nationally recognized mortgage loan officer, broker, and originator with 25+ years of experience serving all of Texas and Pennsylvania, including Houston and Pittsburgh. Founder of The Ward Group at Fairway Home Mortgage (fo... Show More
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James gave us an amazing experience with his knowledge and availability. He had an answer for all of our questions and helped us learn so much throughout the homebuying process.
Being a new experience for me and my Fiance to buy a house, James helped us understand and feel comfortable moving forward and to be confident in our future. James was always available and would provide updates without being asked. His predictions...
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James is very organized and detailed He truly made our process so easy and quick We had no issues because he is so knowledgeable and handled everything for us in a timely manner I can't rave enough about how awesome James is !!
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Very friendly, thorough and timely with responses. Maya was excellent and went the extra mile to be helpful.
Had a lovely experience with the company. The people I worked with were friendly, thorough and go the extra mile for you. Highly recommend!
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July 17th, 2026 12:00 AM
Julia - It was a true honor to assist you in the purchase of your first home in the Houston TX market. Congratulations to you! James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | 25+ Yrs Experience | Trusted in Mortgage Lending Across Texas & Pennsylvania...
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James guided us with amazing knowledge in our buying process. Made things extremely easy on our end by handling so much for us and answering any questions. Truly a great professional!
My loan officer, James Ward, was great & helpful in explaining the loan process & next steps. He was very pleasant, which is always a positive & preferable aspect. I really appreciate his guidance, & I love my new house, so I had a very positive...
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Low pressure. No hassel.
I live in Houston, TX. and I was interested in a reverse mortgage. I reached out to James Ward. James was extremely professional and knowledgeable concerning reverse mortgages. You will be extremely satisfied with his services. He explains...
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June 27th, 2026 12:00 AM
Oliver - it was a pleasure to assist you in your reverse mortgage needs in Houston TX. I appreciate your trust and kind words. James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | 25+ Yrs Experience | Trusted in Mortgage Lending Across Texas & Pennsylvania...
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Constantly checking in with me on the next steps and deliverables
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About
James Ward is a nationally recognized mortgage loan officer, broker, and originator with 25+ years of experience serving all of Texas and Pennsylvania, including Houston and Pittsburgh. Founder of The Ward Group at Fairway Home Mortgage (formerly Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp), he ranks among the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in America. James has earned hundreds of verified 5-star reviews on Google, Zillow, Experience.com, and other social platforms, making him one of the most trusted names in mortgage lending. He specializes in jumbo and luxury loans, first-time buyers, relocation, new construction, renovation loans, investment property financing, and reverse mortgages for seniors (HECM), collaborating with top real estate agents, financial advisors, estate attorneys, and CPAs to align mortgage solutions and wealth strategies for his clients.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Home Renovation Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Specialities
Conventional Loans
FHA Loans
VA Loans
USDA Loans
Jumbo Loans
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)
Fixed-Rate Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages
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Positions
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp; NMLS #168854/#2289 - Home Mortgage Planning Specialist/Residential Home Mortgage Planner/Residential HomeMortgage AdvisorJan 1st, 2004 - Current
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp; NMLS #168854/#2289 - Mortgage Branch Manager/Residential Home Mortgage Lender/Residential Home Mortgage AdvisorJan 1st, 2004 - Current
Memberships
- AREAA Houston
- NAIFA Houston
- VNARP Houston Chapter
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Year Started
2004
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 168854/#2289
Awards
Achievements
- Voted Top 1% of Mortgage Originators by Mortgage Executive Magazine; Fairway Independent Mortgage Prestigious Presidents Club and Fairway Club; Certified Mortgage Planner; Reverse Mortgage Planner; Certified Military Mortgage Specialist
Hobbies
- Krav Maga
- Outdoors
- Travel
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Disclaimer
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4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. Restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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