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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Easy, fast, professional team
James made the entire loan experience pleasant and painless. He is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and he works fast. This is the second time I have used Fairway Independent Mortgage and specifically James. He made our experience feel...
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James Ward made it such a smooth experience. He was quick to respond to any inquiry we had. Highly recommend his services.
James and Maya are the best. I was working with a lender that was not helpful and switched to Fairway mid-stream. They were able to get my closing done on time and were always responsive and available - I will use Fairway for any future transaction...
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When I began considering a home purchase, everyone's advice to me — a first-time homebuyer — was this: find a lender who is communicative. James was communicative from start to finish. He responded to emails and calls promptly and thoroughly,...
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James Ward has received a review with 5 star rating from Jeff
I've used James twice now and he's been great both times. Responsive and did a good job answering any questions I had along the way.
James Ward, Maya, and the people at Fairway were awesome. They got me a great deal and good rates, but they went above and beyond getting things done and having me at closing promptly. I have and would recommend James and Fairway to my friends....
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August 31st, 2020 12:00 AM
Franco - thank you for your kind words and for allowing us to assist you in the refinance of your investment portfolio. It was a true honor
Great service
James is very helpful and responsive. This is our third time using his services and we have always had a great experience.
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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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