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Joshua: NMLS # 2448184
Anna: NMLS # 2045806
GoRascal: NMLS #2072896 Richardson, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®
Mortgage Loan Originator and Wealth Advisor | NMLS # 2448184
Anna Richardson (wife and partner)
Mortgage Loan Originator | NMLS # 2045806
GoRascal | NMLS #2072896

09/08/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 👎
Mortgage rates continued to creep higher last week, helped along by rising oil prices and markets pricing in a possible Fed rate hike this month after Fed Chair Warsh's comments in Jackson Hole and stronger-than-expected jobs data.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻 👎
This week features a focus on inflation, and if it comes in higher than expected it will pressure rates higher. Rates will also be influenced by oil prices, which continue to rise. It looks likely that mortgage rates will continue to creep higher unless something unforeseen happens this week.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• The Fed: Mortgage rates currently reflect about a 60% chance of a Fed rate hike this month, and if inflation comes in hot, that could increase. Mortgage rates rise ahead of actual Fed rate hikes, so if markets anticipate a hike after this week's data, it will push mortgage rates higher to end the week.
• Inflation data: Wholesale inflation data comes out on Thursday, with consumer inflation data on Friday. If inflation comes in hotter than expected, it could push mortgage rates up to end the week.
• Oil: If oil prices continue to rise this week, it will pressure mortgage rates higher.

09/02/2026

My client is a veteran. But we’re not using his VA loan to buy his home.

When we first connected, there was an issue with his DD214. I got him pointed in the right direction to figure out exactly what needed to be corrected.

After a couple months of working through it, he finally got answers. The good news? It could be fixed. The bad news? Actually getting it corrected could take a few more months.

His family couldn't wait any longer for a home.

So instead of waiting, we looked at another loan option. I connected him with one of my agent partners, and they found a home.

Now they’re under contract, and within a few hours of submission, we had a clean conditional approval.

And we’re not giving up on the VA option. Once we get his DD214 sorted out, we’ll come back to it when the time is right.

Sometimes my job isn’t just finding the right loan. It’s finding the right path forward.

09/02/2026

😎 🍉 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱! 🚤 🍦

08/31/2026

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 👎
Rates have been pretty stable this month but ended last week near their highest levels. Most borrowers wouldn't see a change in rate, but may see a difference in the credit or points needed to get that rate.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻 👎
Rates could move higher this week as oil prices rise on increased tensions in the Middle East and markets worry the Fed may hike rates at its next meeting. Any increase may be small, but it's tough to see rates moving much lower from here.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
• The Fed: Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole speech last week raised concerns that the Fed may hike rates as soon as the next Fed meeting in September to fight stubborn inflation. There is some concern the Fed may hike rates twice before the end of the year, despite upcoming midterm elections.
• Labor data: Several jobs reports come out this week, with Friday's BLS jobs report being the most important. The report will show how many jobs were created in August as well as the unemployment rate. Weak job numbers could help mortgage rates, while stronger numbers could increase the chances of a Fed rate hike in September.

08/28/2026

Our borrowers are under contract in Port Richey, FL!

We're working to the closing table now!

08/28/2026

New 5.0-star Review: "Josh and Anna were a powerhouse team to work with throughout the entire transaction. They never missed a beat with communicating the process along the way. Would highly recommend this team to a future buyer."

08/27/2026

NAR reported that June existing-home sales fell 2.4% month over month — with declines across every single U.S. region.

The Midwest saw the biggest drop at 8.9%. The West fell 4.7%. The South 4.1%. The Northeast 3%.

When sales fall across all four regions simultaneously, it tells you something about seller psychology heading into summer.

Sellers who listed in spring expecting a quick sale didn't get one.

Those homes are now sitting in July and August with sellers who have been waiting for months.

That's exactly when motivation shifts. When carrying costs, relocation timelines, and emotional fatigue start to outweigh the desire to hold out for a top-dollar offer.

The pattern is consistent: soft spring → motivated summer sellers → buyer opportunity in late summer.

Homes that didn't sell in April, May, or June are on the market right now with sellers who are increasingly open to negotiation.

Rate buydowns. Concessions. Price reductions. All more likely from a seller who has been waiting four months than one who listed last week.

The slow spring wasn't a dead end. It's setup for a productive August.

Source: NAR Existing-Home Sales Report / J.P. Morgan Global Research / NuVision Federal July 2026

08/26/2026

Starting a new job while buying a home? Here’s what I want you to know. 👇

Please talk to me before you put in your notice. 😅

Changing jobs doesn’t automatically mean you can’t buy a home, but the timing matters.

If you’re starting a new job, I’m going to need to know:

👉 When is your last day at your current job?
👉 When does the new job officially start?
👉 What will your new pay be?
👉 Are there any conditions you still have to complete?
👉 When are we planning to close?

Depending on your loan type, we may also need an offer letter and additional documentation before we can use that new income to qualify.

This is one of those situations where I’d much rather you call me before making the change than tell me after everything is already in motion. 😂

Changing jobs? Moving money around? Making a big purchase?

When you’re buying a home, keep your loan officer in the loop. A quick conversation can save us both a headache later. 🙌

08/26/2026

New 5.0-star Review: "It was great working with Josh and Anna! They were communicative, knowledgable and made working with them smooth and easy. Will recommend and look forward to working with them again."

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