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
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8:30 AM to 5 PM
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just getting things done on loan
On time and on target to get things done. Appreciate the time taken by James, Ms Raider & their team to explain the details....also enjoyed the high tech presentation & tools used. Joel & Lisa
I work overseas as an expert and the other lenders that pre-qualified don't have the experience of dealing with borrowers alike myself. James appeared really experienced, detailed and thorough during the entire process. James took his time...
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I work overseas as an expat and the other lenders that pre-qualified me don't have the experience of dealing with borrowers like myself. He appeared really experienced, detailed and thorough during the entire process. He was upfront with expected...
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Promptness, professionality, small amount of paperwork requests.
- What was promised was delivered
- Automated tools worked well
- Always easy to reach a live person when really needed
- Fair pricing and structure
- Nice people!
The whole process was competed in about a month and each step in the process came with clear instructions, easy to complete e-docs, and James was always very prompt in getting back to us if we had any questions. Thoroughly recommend!
James and Maya were easy to talk to. They treat us very well. James was always available to answer any questions I had.
It was fast, easy, and friendly. Working with James at Fairway was way more personalized than anything we have gotten in the last from big banks.
This is my second experience working with James. He is the consummate professional and gives you all the technical guidance you need to make informed decisions in easily understandable terms. James answered all of my many questions and revealed...
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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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