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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James helped me with my mortgage and his support was instrumental in getting my home. Not only getting the best rate and coaching me through the entire process, but also he was key in getting the home - since there were multiple offers and...
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December 3rd, 2018 12:00 AM
Thank you for you kind words and allowing us to assist you. It was an honor to be part of helping to make your dream of home ownership a reality. Congratulations to you.
James was very easy to communicate with and was great to answer all of our questions. He was prompt with emails and very personable!
James will patiently answer any question throughout the process. He’s incredibly experienced, and it seems as though he has seen every possible scenario in this field. These two factors gave me an immense amount of confidence.
Can’t thank James and his team enough for the support and financial coaching all along the process. And not only that - he provided references to the buyers and was there at closing to make sure everything moves ahead as smooth as possible....
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Very very fast closing!
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James Ward and his team at Fairway guided us through a very rocky process to purchase our house. They were always gracious and prompt to answer questions and provide solutions. We could not have done it without them. They are real pros and...
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Very friendly and knowledgeable. Helped us finance our first home and walked with us from beginning to end. Answered all of our questions in ways that we understood and in a timely manner.
Reply from Owner
September 27th, 2023 03:14 AM
Sarah - thank you for your kind words. Congratulations to you. Thank you for entrusting Fairway Mortgage to your care in guiding you through the mortgage financing of your new home purchase
I spoke with James and he asked me to submit an application online which I did. I called him 3 times and sent a few emails so I can send him the required documents. He never responded to any of my emails nor returned any of my calls. I was...
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September 27th, 2023 03:14 AM
Kyandria - I do apologize for how you feel and congratulations on your mortgage approval to build. We spoke regarding your situation in length and how the builder's preferred lender you were originally working with mentioned to you the challenges...
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I decided to contact Fairway Mortgage based on the online reviews and couldn't be happier with my decision. By following James' advice I was able to simultaneously refinance my home and close on a new purchase, all while locking in low interest...
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Reply from Owner
September 27th, 2023 03:14 AM
Nina - congratulations on your new home purchase. Your home is beautiful and you will create memories of a lifetime with your family there. Welcome to Texas
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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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