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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Communication, availability to answer questions and respond in the moment of need.
James and Maya have done an excellent job for us. They made the whole process very simple. My experience with previous lenders was complete opposite . I would highly recommend their services if you are looking for a mortgage . We closed on...
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June 30th, 2020 12:00 AM
Lovrie -- Congratulations on your new home purchase and thank you for allowing us to assist you and for your kind words. It was an honor!
James has done an outstanding job from start to finish and I will definitily use him again
Everything was done very quickly and closing was done ahead of our originaly scheduled date.
Thank you James !
James was very knowledgeable, patient & professional. There is a saying “before people care what you know, they want to know that you care“, James truly exemplified that he cared. He consistently showed he cared about our wishes, concerns &...
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Very Helpful throughout the whole process.
Electronic communications were excellent making the process easy.
James and his team made the refinance process for my husband and I so easy! They are incredibly responsive and always go above and beyond to answer our questions and even took the time to advise us on wealth strategies and planning what’s best...
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Definitely recommend James and Maya from Fairway Independent Mortgage. We have used their services for both home loan and re-finance, and we are amazed by their excellent communication and guidance through the whole process. They are incredibly...
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Reply from James Ward
June 9th, 2020 03:46 PM
Ricardo - It was an honor to once again assist you and your wife in the mortgage financing of your home. Thank you for your kind words and for allowing us to assist you once again.
Definitely recommend James and Maya from Fairway Independent Mortgage. We have used their services for both home loan and re-finance, and we are amazed by their excellent communication and guidance through the whole process. They are incredibly...
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Reply from Owner
June 9th, 2020 12:00 AM
Ricardo - It was an honor to once again assist you and your wife in the mortgage financing of your home. Thank you for your kind words and for allowing us to assist you once again.
The Speed and diligence out into the processing of the loan documents .
The Admin assistant was also very responsive to my needs.
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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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