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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Thanks for everything James! We appreciate you!
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October 15th, 2025 05:01 PM
Victoria - Congratulations on the purchase of your new home and thank you for allowing us to assist you and your family in the purchase of your home in Georgetown TX. Thank you for your kind words and trusting us to your care. – James Ward...
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Good experience overall
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October 15th, 2025 04:54 PM
Ruoxi - Congratulations on your new home purchase in Houston TX. Thank you for allowing us once again to assist you and for your kind words – James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | Houston & Pittsburgh | Jumbo, Luxury, First-Time, Relocation...
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James provides excellent speedy work with a personable touch. Highly recommended!
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October 22nd, 2025 12:00 AM
Victor - thank you for your kind words and allowing us once again to assist you in your new home purchase in Houston TX. It was an honor. Thank you for your trust - James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | 25+ Yrs Experience | Trusted in...
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James Ward has received a review with 5 star rating from Ruoxi G
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October 22nd, 2025 12:00 AM
Ruoxi - thank you for your review. Congratulations on the purchase of your new home in Houston TX and thank you for allowing us once again to assist you - James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | 25+ Yrs Experience | Trusted in Mortgage...
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the communication was very fast and responsive
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September 1st, 2025 08:13 PM
Victor - Congratulations on your new home purchase in Houston TX. Thank you for allowing us once again to assist you and for your kind words – James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | Houston & Pittsburgh | Jumbo, Luxury, First-Time, Relocation...
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Ease of submitting documents, speed of processing, continual updates
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August 31st, 2025 01:26 PM
Charles - thank you once again for allowing us to assist you in the purchase of your new home in Montgomery TX. – James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | Houston & Pittsburgh | Jumbo, Luxury, First-Time, Relocation & Reverse Loans
James and Maya are awesome. Super fast and efficient. Great advice and an overall pleasure to deal with. Our realtor was very impressed at the pace they were able to process and approve.
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October 22nd, 2025 12:00 AM
Lee - Thank you for your kind words and congratulations on the purchase of your new home in Montgomery TX. The home is beautiful and the grounds serene. Thank you once again for allowing us to assist you and your family in your new home purchase...
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James Ward was fantastic to work with. He made the lending process easy to understand, kept me updated every step of the way, and was always quick to answer my questions. Everything moved smoothly from start to finish, and closing was completely...
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August 31st, 2025 01:21 AM
Tate - Congratulations on your first home in Houston TX. Thank you for allowing us to assist you and for your kind words. Your home is beautiful and the location is fantastic. – James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | Houston & Pittsburgh...
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Very professional. Excellent customer service demeanor. Always willing to entertain scenarios and make the loan work for the customer.
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August 31st, 2025 01:21 AM
Thank you Wasseem for your kind words and congratulations on your new home purchase! It was an honor to assist you in your new home purchase in Houston TX – James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | Houston & Pittsburgh | Jumbo, Luxury, First-Time,...
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James Ward was fantastic to work with. He made the lending process easy to understand, kept me updated every step of the way, and was always quick to answer my questions. Everything moved smoothly from start to finish, and closing was completely...
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October 22nd, 2025 12:00 AM
Tate - Congratulations on your first home in Houston TX. Thank you for allowing us to assist you and for your kind words. Your home is beautiful and the location is fantastic. – James Ward | Top 1% Mortgage Loan Officer | Houston & Pittsburgh...
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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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