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

James Ward

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Branch Manager | NMLS# 168854

Fairway Home Mortgage
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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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Contact Info
(713) 528-0333
Houston, TX
https://www.fairwayindependentmc.com/lo/james-ward-168854
https://fairway-homeloans.com
Location & Business Hours
Business Hours
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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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    DIEGO R
    Katy, TX
    Posted on September 29th, 2021 08:00 PM
    My wife and I , just refinance our home with Fairway mortgage corp. James Ward and Maya did a fantastic job, it was really easy process with a lot of electronic communication that allowed us to respond, summit and update our loan in a our own...
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    JULIET R
    Katy, TX
    Posted on September 26th, 2021 04:49 PM
    Excellent customer service and great technical support
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    Ross W
    Tomball, TX
    Posted on September 25th, 2021 02:40 PM
    Helped us through the process. Very professional
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    Michael S
    Humble, TX
    Posted on September 22nd, 2021 02:32 AM
    Good communication, quick response, easy to work with.
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    Trinity S
    Bryan, TX
    Posted on September 12th, 2021 02:28 AM
    Quicker communication
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    Amanda G
    Sugar Land, TX
    Posted on August 27th, 2021 03:15 PM
    Amazing responsiveness and patience to answer my many questions. Also, the app and website let me feel connected and updated on the process.
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    Melanie R
    Katy, TX
    Posted on August 12th, 2021 09:34 PM
    James and his team provided fast service in processing my loan request. James is also great at breaking down estimates and advising the best outcomes! I highly recommend hiring fairway for home refinancing! 👍
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    Brittany E
    Katy, TX
    Posted on August 11th, 2021 08:24 PM
    James is really honest and upfront. This is our second time using his services and we will continue to do so if we ever purchase again!
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    Estac L
    Posted on August 10th, 2021 03:19 PM
    So patient, calm, it was a lengthy process, I will do the 203k loan again. I loved every moment I spent working with him
    Reply from Owner
    December 29th, 2022 10:16 AM
    Hi Estac! Thank you so much for the great feedback! It was a pleasure working with you.
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    Glen S
    Houston, TX
    Posted on August 10th, 2021 01:50 PM
    KEPT US INFORMED, INFORMATION COMMUNICATED WELL, EASE OF ELETRONIC SIGNING, FOLLOW THRU BYALL WE SPOKE WITH.
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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
    Primary Serving Area
    League City, TX
    Other Serving Areas
    Baytown, TX
    Katy, TX
    Kingwood, TX
    Pearland, TX
    Bellaire,TX
    Houston,TX
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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
    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