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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8:30 AM to 5 PM
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See the review i sent earlier...
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June 18th, 2024 06:20 PM
Thank you, Richard, for the five-star rating! It is great to hear that you had a positive experience with James Ward at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. Your feedback is essential in helping us continue to provide excellent service....
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James was very professional and made the loan process easy for us.
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June 18th, 2024 06:21 PM
Thank you Tammy for your kind words. I appreciate you allowing us to once again assist you in your new home purchase
James did a superb job from start to finish!!
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June 18th, 2024 06:26 PM
Congratulation to you Ken on the purchase of your new home. Thank you for allowing us to once again assist you in the mortgage financing of your new home.
We were able to complete our loan from outside of the US fairly easily.
Reply from James Ward
May 6th, 2024 03:09 PM
Congratulations to you and your family on the purchase of your home in Katy TX. Thank you once again for entrusting our Team to your care...especially while residing outside the U.S. We appreciate your business and allowing us to be part of...
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Professional experience.
Knowledgeable and informative.
Efficient.
Well-rounded team.
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May 6th, 2024 03:10 PM
Thank you for your kind words and for allowing us to be part of your mortgage financing journey in the purchase of your new home. Welcome to Houston!
Responsiveness and availability to discuss any concerns.
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May 6th, 2024 03:11 PM
Thank you Dan for allowing us once again to assist you in the mortgage financing of your home. It was an honor. Welcome back to the US and TX.
James was awesome in every aspect of our work together. So much of the mortgage process was new to us, but James really guided us to a confident house purchase. He made himself available to communicate with our real estate agent, the seller’s...
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Reply from James Ward
June 18th, 2024 06:39 PM
Rosa congratulations on your new home purchase. Thank you for your kind words and trusting us to care for you in the mortgage financing of your new home purchase. It was an honor to assist you and your family in the purchase of your new home....
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James is incredible! So helpful and so knowledgable! I had never had such a catered experience in which I felt educated in every step of the home purchasing process. He really took my hand and walked me through it all, making sure I was understanding...
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Let's be honest, navigating the mortgage process as a first-time homebuyer can feel overwhelming. But thanks to the incredible team at Fairway, my experience was smooth sailing from pre-approval to closing – we closed in less than 4 weeks (could...
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Reply from Owner
March 9th, 2024 08:50 AM
Veronica - congratulations to you on your new home purchase. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. It was a true honor to assist you with your first home along with Melika Ezazi.
We had a great experience with James and his team. What I appreciated most about James was how quickly he responded to my communications. When I called, he picked up or returned my call within the hour. It was not uncommon to get an email or...
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Reply from Owner
November 22nd, 2023 10:25 PM
Thank you Juan for allowing us to be of assistance in your new home purchase and your kind words. Congratulations and welcome to Houston TX. Your home is beautiful!
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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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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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