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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
Thu
8:30 AM to 5 PM(Open now)
Fri
8:30 AM to 5 PM
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    Hector F
    Texas City, TX
    Posted on April 13th, 2021 11:13 AM
    James Ward and Maya made our process of first time buying our home smooth and very informative throughout the process . I’ll definitely recommend family and friends . You guys have forever have a life customer .
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    Thuy T
    Katy, TX
    Posted on April 12th, 2021 06:34 PM
    James Ward is great! He is very informative and answered all my questions during the process, even after hours! Highly recommended!
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    Javier M
    Spring, TX
    Posted on April 12th, 2021 02:31 PM
    James and his team made an excellent job in expediting the entire process, keeping me informed every step of the way and replying quickly with the info I needed to provide the underwriter. Much appreciated!
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    Desiree F
    Texas City, TX
    Posted on April 10th, 2021 11:42 PM
    James Ward was great from day 1 (spoke with him two months prior to applying). My husband and I were first time home buyers, and James made sure to provide us with every piece of information we needed. We kept us updated throughout the whole...
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    Edward H
    Cypress, TX
    Posted on April 7th, 2021 01:45 PM
    Fantastic experience! James and Maya made the mortgage application process smooth from start to finish.
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    Phuong L
    Katy, TX
    Posted on April 5th, 2021 04:48 PM
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    Sharon C
    Manvel, TX
    Posted on April 2nd, 2021 11:30 AM
    We received exceptional service they were always there to answer all her questions
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    Christine D
    Spring, TX
    Posted on March 30th, 2021 01:39 PM
    They were pleasant and very good at keeping us informed.
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    Jon S
    Houston, TX
    Posted on March 30th, 2021 11:21 AM
    Jim walked me through every stage of the process and answered all my questions. I felt like a VIP.
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    Annabelle D
    Houston, TX
    Posted on March 30th, 2021 05:34 AM
    James is easy to talk to. He is patient to answer all our questions and the overall experience went smoothly.
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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