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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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    Mark G
    Waller, TX
    Posted on May 1st, 2020 01:03 PM
    James and team where fantastic through the whole experience. Friendly, prompt, enjoyable to work with. Communication was out of this world ! Thank you for all you did.
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    John G
    Posted on April 14th, 2020 07:26 PM
    James was very professional and helped us through the documentation process in order to close our loan in a very reasonable amount of time.
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    Colby B
    Tomball, TX
    Posted on April 7th, 2020 01:24 PM
    Great job! Easy for the customer!
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    Gerardo G
    Pearland, TX
    Posted on March 30th, 2020 08:52 PM
    Talking with James about the rate market was fantastic. With his help we locked at a great time.
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    Laura R
    Houston, TX
    Posted on March 30th, 2020 03:35 PM
    James was very professional and the process was extremely easy. He explained each step and made us feel very comfortable.
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    Stephanie G
    Pearland, TX
    Posted on March 30th, 2020 12:21 PM
    Very knowledgeable and communicated thoroughly
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    Quan D
    Houston, TX
    Posted on March 26th, 2020 11:25 PM
    James is straight forward and on point to answer all my questions regards all mortgage concerns that I had a long the way. I highly appreciated his quick response even late night or early in the morning, because I need to close my first house...
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    Igor A
    Houston, TX
    Posted on March 10th, 2020 03:57 PM
    Good communication and speed on processing!
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    Bobby J
    Waller, TX
    Posted on March 9th, 2020 03:46 AM
    James was very knowledgeable and easy to work with.
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    Robert O
    Houston, TX
    Posted on March 6th, 2020 03:11 PM
    I had such an amazing experience with not Mr. James And Mrs. Maya at fairway mortgage. They were well beyond knowledgeable and responsive throughout the whole process. Outside of this transaction Mr. James has been very informational for me...
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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