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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I am so glad I had James Ward help me with my Fairway reverse mortgage. Now I never have to worry again about whether I can afford to stay in the home I love. James was so patient and informative and made me feel comfortable at every step....
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October 16th, 2025 12:00 AM
Nadine - Thank you for your kind words. It was an honor to assist you in eliminating your mortgage payment with the reverse mortgage on your home in Houston TX. – James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | Houston & Pittsburgh | Jumbo, Luxury,...
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I had the absolute pleasure of working with James Ward and his team during the process of purchasing my first property, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very start, James was dedicated, responsive, and professional. He went...
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October 14th, 2024 02:30 PM
Maty - Congratulations to you on the purchase of your new 4-Plex in Houston. It was an honor to assist you in the renovation mortgage financing of your new property and excited to see the final finished product when completed. Thank you for...
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James was very attentive to our needs, as we are first time homebuyers with dozens of questions. He took time to walk us through the process and to explain the numbers in depth, so we could sign on closing day with no worries. Maya, the team’s...
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September 30th, 2024 08:16 PM
Thank you Alison for your kind words and congratulations to you both in the purchase of your new Heights home. Your home is beautiful and it was an honor to assist you in the purchase of your first home!
Extremely thorough during the process. There was not one thing missed. Everything was also done in such a timely manner.
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September 30th, 2024 08:16 PM
Thank you Ashley for your kind words and congratulations to you once again in the purchase of your new home. It was an honor and blessing to assist you both!
We bought a house through James back in 2019 after being denied from big banks. My husband and I are both musicians so our income is more complicated than the average person. Well, he made it happen and gave us chance. Six years later we just...
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September 25th, 2024 12:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words Ashley. It was a blessing and honor for our Team to assist you and your family once again in the mortgage financing of your new home purchase in Houston!
We got approved successfully, and through the process we received step by step guidance that made the whole experience fast and simple.
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September 30th, 2024 08:21 PM
Thank you for allowing us once again to assist you in the mortgage financing of your new home purchase. We appreciate you trusting us to assist you in this journey give your self employment unique situation.
James was extremely helpful, collected, and did much to educate me about everything along the way. I am very grateful for his commitment to my family's goals and also the care in which he evaluated different options for us. always managing...
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September 30th, 2024 08:22 PM
Anna - Thank you for your kind words and for allowing us to be part of this journey in helping to finance the purchase of a home for your family.
James and team were very helpful and responsive during the process. James answered calls when we had questions and routinely provided guidance and clarifications. We truly appreciate the above and beyond service. Thank you!
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July 22nd, 2024 09:07 PM
Gina thank you for your kind words. It was an honor to assist you in the purchase of your new home. Your home is beautiful
I appreciate the professionalism. I also appreciate how responsive you are. It helps the home buying process move smoothly.
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July 22nd, 2024 09:08 PM
Kenneth -- congratulations on your very first home purchase and thank you for allowing us to assist you.
James went above and beyond to get us pre-qualified, and then closely monitored the market and locked in what I would consider a favorable rate in the current environment.
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July 22nd, 2024 09:09 PM
Hill - thank you for your kind words and for trusting us to assist you and keep you up to date on mortgage market movement and trends. Congratulations on your new home purchase.
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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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