Charles Jones, Jr., Arvest Bank, Sr. Mortgage Banker

05/21/2026

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05/11/2026

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS:

There’s a growing conversation that the U.S. government may use a strategy called “financial repression” to shrink America’s $39 trillion debt problem.

This isn’t a conspiracy theory. The U.S. already used financial repression after World War II when government debt exploded. Instead of paying off the debt directly, they held interest rates low for years while inflation and wages slowly inflated the debt away.

Now people are wondering if history is about to repeat itself.

The speculation started heating up because Kevin Warsh has publicly spoken about financial repression before, and many believe that if leadership at the Federal Reserve changes, we could see aggressive rate cuts again.

Think about what happened after COVID:

Interest rates collapsed.
Money flooded the system.
Inflation skyrocketed.
Wages went up.
And suddenly, fixed-rate debt from before 2022 started looking CHEAP.

A $2,500 mortgage payment locked in before inflation now feels way smaller compared to today’s cost of living.

That’s the entire idea behind financial repression:
inflate the economy faster than fixed debt grows.

If this happens again, here’s how it could play out:

• Inflation cools temporarily
• The Fed cuts rates
• Institutions are pressured to buy U.S. bonds so the government can finance its debt
• Mortgage rates fall
• A new window opens to refinance or lock in long-term fixed debt
• Then inflation, wages, and asset prices rise again over time

And if that cycle repeats…
your fixed-rate mortgage payment could eventually feel insignificant compared to future wages and future inflation.

That’s why so many investors believe real estate and long-term fixed debt become extremely valuable during periods of financial repression.

The big question is:
Would this save America financially…
or quietly destroy the purchasing power of the middle class?

04/27/2026

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04/27/2026

🏡Homebuyers with Bitcoin or USDC may soon be able to use their crypto as collateral for a mortgage down payment without selling their tokens. Better Home & Finance Holding Co. plans to roll out the crypto-backed mortgage in the next three months through a partnership with Coinbase.

The pitch is simple: qualified borrowers can pledge Bitcoin or USDC, transfer it to Coinbase as collateral, and avoid selling crypto that could rise later. The catch is just as real: if borrowers fail to make mortgage payments for 60 days, their crypto collateral could be liquidated.

Better says the mortgage is designed under Fannie Mae guidelines, which could make it eligible for lower interest rates than other crypto backed loans. The article also notes crypto is still rare in homebuying, only 1% of buyers who made a down payment in a National Association of Realtors survey said they used proceeds from selling crypto.

Would you ever use crypto as collateral to buy a home?

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The mortgages will be guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac via a new product by Better Home and Finance and Coinbase.

04/22/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Federal housing agencies are rolling out new credit scoring models for mortgages a major shift in how borrower risk is evaluated.

The update introduces FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0 for FHA loans, while Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are launching a pilot program using VantageScore 4.0, with future expansion planned.

The move is designed to modernize underwriting, reduce costs and expand access to credit including recognizing on-time rent payments as part of a borrower’s profile.

04/17/2026

🏡A great day so far for anyone watching mortgage rates.

Mortgage interest rates are moving in the right direction again as oil prices tumble and inflation fears start cooling off. With Iran announcing the Strait of Hormuz is open during the ceasefire, the market is pricing in less pressure on energy costs, and that is helping the 10-year Treasury come down. Since mortgage rates are heavily influenced by the bond market, this is giving borrowers a little breathing room again. Reuters reported oil dropped sharply today and Treasury yields also moved lower, while Freddie Mac’s latest weekly survey showed the average 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.30%.

I’ve said before that if mortgage spreads keep improving, we may not need the 10-year Treasury to fall below 4% to see some lenders price closer to the low-6% range again. We are not fully under 6% across the board yet, but the trend is improving. That matters for buyers, sellers, and homeowners thinking about refinancing.

Cross your fingers that the ceasefire holds and inflation pressure keeps easing.

04/11/2026

🏡 Most new homeowners do not realize there is another property tax bill that can show up after they buy a home, and it is called a supplemental tax bill.

A lot of people think, “I already pay property taxes in my mortgage payment, so this must be a mistake.” It is not. Your regular mortgage payment usually covers your ongoing property tax cycle, but the supplemental tax bill is separate. It is based on the difference between the home’s old assessed value and your new purchase price.

Example: if you buy a home for $1,000,000 and the last assessed value was $500,000, the county may calculate a supplemental tax bill on that $500,000 difference. If the tax rate is around 1%, that could mean about $5,000 due.

The biggest mistake homeowners make is ignoring that letter in the mail because they think it is already included in their payment. It is not. Open it, review it, and pay it on time so it does not turn into a bigger problem.

Hopefully this helps you understand what a supplemental tax bill is and why homeowners need to watch for it after buying a home.

04/09/2026

Grateful and honored to have had the opportunity to partner with a true hero on the purchase of his new home. 🇺🇸🏡

Thank you for your service to our country and for trusting me to help guide you through your mortgage process. It truly means a lot to be part of such an important milestone in your life.

Helping those who have served is more than just business it’s a privilege. Congratulations on your new home!

04/08/2026

🏡 A bank can approve you for a mortgage you can’t actually afford. Mortgage approval is based on debt-to-income limits and gross income, not your real life expenses.

That means a first-time homebuyer can get approved for a payment that leaves almost nothing for groceries, gas, car payments, utilities, and emergencies. That’s how people become house poor.

Stop asking “How much do I qualify for?” and start with “What monthly payment am I comfortable with?” Then work backward into a home price that fits your budget.

04/08/2026

🏡Big signs of relief just hit the market.

A temporary two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, along with renewed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, helped crush oil prices and calm inflation fears. Oil dropped sharply below $100, stocks rallied, and the 10-year Treasury moved lower which helped mortgage rates improve as well.

But this is still a fragile situation, and the next two weeks matter a lot. If this ceasefire holds, mortgage rates could continue trending in a better direction. If tensions heat back up, volatility could return fast. Reuters and AP both reported the two-week ceasefire and the market reaction, including oil’s sharp drop and the 10-year Treasury easing.

Reuters also reported MBA data showing average 30-year mortgage rates edged down to 6.51% for the week ending April 3. 

Cross your fingers, stay patient, and let’s see if this momentum continues.