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James Ward - Branch Manager | NMLS# 168854 in Houston, TX

James Ward

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Branch Manager | NMLS# 168854

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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
Tues
8:30 AM to 5 PM
Wed
8:30 AM to 5 PM
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    BRITTANY W
    Posted on October 29th, 2021 02:36 PM
    Jim and Maya were very efficient and communicative. Best in the business!
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    August 24th, 2023 09:57 AM
    Hi ! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I love to hear it and am so grateful for you sharing your positive experience.
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    Ikechi A
    Houston, TX
    Posted on October 25th, 2021 06:04 PM
    James, Maya and their team was very patient with me, as it took me longer than I would have hoped to gather all of the needed information. Once everything was gathered, the process was extremely smooth.
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    Michelle M
    Houston, TX
    Posted on October 22nd, 2021 01:56 PM
    James and his team are wonderful! They are quick to respond, always available, and take the time to review documents with us. James goes above and beyond and exceeds expectations. Our realtor and the title company we worked with were so impressed....
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    Cynthia P
    Houston, TX
    Posted on October 19th, 2021 04:25 PM
    We feel very happy with the treatment we received from all your team. And for providing all the information to help us make the best decision.
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    Sabata P
    Houston, TX
    Posted on October 19th, 2021 12:41 PM
    Everything was explained in detail. Calls were returned immediately to answer any queries. Flexible to move the closing dates. It’s the culmination of small things that when strung together made it a GREAT experience.
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    William M
    Houston, TX
    Posted on October 15th, 2021 04:06 PM
    James was able to give it to me straight and not try to push me into making a decision. He gave me the information I need and I was able to come up with a decision based on the facts.
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    David O
    Houston, TX
    Posted on October 13th, 2021 06:56 PM
    Attention to detail and Amazon service
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    Jermain C
    Hockley, TX
    Posted on October 13th, 2021 01:06 PM
    The timeliness of closing with the personal video curated to explain the progress and process of closing. The steps with the team and attention to detail. I've had the best fairway experience. James and his team were wonderful closed in a timely...
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    Joanna H
    Spring Branch, TX
    Posted on October 4th, 2021 02:15 PM
    In spite of the nightmare I experienced with the seller of my new home, James remained helpful and encouraging through it all.
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    Eric A
    Georgetown, TX
    Posted on October 1st, 2021 06:48 PM
    Very prompt and professional. James stayed in touch with me throughout each process.
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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 Advisor
      Jan 1st, 2004 - Current
    • Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp; NMLS #168854/#2289 - Mortgage Branch Manager/Residential Home Mortgage Lender/Residential Home Mortgage Advisor
      Jan 1st, 2004 - Current
    Memberships
    • AREAA Houston
    • NAIFA Houston
    • VNARP Houston Chapter
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    Addresses and Serving Areas

    Year Started

    2004

    Time Zone

    Central Standard Time (CST)
    Licenses
    • NMLS# 168854/#2289
    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
    Copyright©2025 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289 (https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/company/2289). 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. Restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity. Legal Disclosures: bit.ly/FIMCDisclosures