

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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8:30 AM to 5 PM(Open now)
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8:30 AM to 5 PM
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The communication with Mr. James ward was amazing. He took time to explain us each step of the process and answered all the questions. The application process was smooth as well. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for home loans to...
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Working with James and his team was really smooth. They helped us turn in all the right paper work they needed and responded quickly. He really has a great team and made our home buying process easy. We even closed earlier than expected. Thank...
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After 5 long months of home searching and dealing with a different lender, I made the move to Fairway Mortgage, James and his team made the process a breeze. We found our home and closed within a month. Thank you James!
James made this experience very pleasant. As a first time homebuyer, we obviously had a lot of questions. James carved out some time on a Saturday morning to sit down with us and thoroughly explain everything. I was able to call him at any...
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I am a repeat customer and James is always great to work with!
Prompt and well communication.
Efficient and very well organized service
James and Maya was very easy to work with. Answered all of my questions and made the overall experience pleasant
I was beyond satisfied with the assistance I received refinancing my home. Everyone I encountered was super helpful and the process was quick.
Before we went to James office, we were asking around- online, reviews, company profile and proximity to where we live. I made the phone call and did not regret it. James made sure he answered all our questions and a man of his word. I believe...
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Reply from Owner
September 27th, 2023 03:14 AM
Hi, Ricardo! Thank you so much for the great feedback! It was a pleasure working with you.
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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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