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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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    Harim I
    Conroe, TX
    Posted on October 20th, 2020 12:24 AM
    Prompt response and made this journey easy and fast
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    John W
    Tomball, TX
    Posted on October 18th, 2020 07:46 PM
    Getting us closed on time. Thank you for all your hard work to get us closed on time in such a short time. You were always a phone call away and always responded to our calls and explained everything to us. Thank you Thank you ☺️
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    Maria I
    Conroe, TX
    Posted on October 16th, 2020 05:17 PM
    Clear communication, great rates and fast and HONEST service and fees
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    Ndeye D
    Spring, TX
    Posted on October 4th, 2020 03:47 AM
    very quick to respond to questions, and patient with me thru the process
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    Rolando V
    Richmond, TX
    Posted on October 2nd, 2020 02:11 PM
    Fairly quick closing while I found myself in a rut with previous lending company.
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    Hillary C
    Houston, TX
    Posted on September 18th, 2020 02:16 AM
    The application process was very easy and the portal made it easy to review, sign and upload any required documents. James and his team were very quick to respond and very patient during the process. They were happy to answer any questions...
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    Zachary B
    Sugar Land, TX
    Posted on September 17th, 2020 07:44 PM
    Great communication. Easy to get in touch with James and co. when questions needed to be answered
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    Nathan T
    Hutto, TX
    Posted on September 15th, 2020 04:11 PM
    Communication and promptness are top priority for servicing clients. James and his team exceeded my expectations and got things done efficiently.
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    Benjamin H
    Missouri City, TX
    Posted on September 15th, 2020 03:37 PM
    The process with James was easy and informative. He was very helpful in ensuring a smooth process to purchase the home we desired.
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    Tania H
    Pearland, TX
    Posted on September 13th, 2020 01:45 PM
    Quick and easy. Effortless. I have done two mortgage loans and now this one refinance loan with James and I never have any issues. I tell him I need a loan and he does the rest. He has also always been very informative and provided me 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