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    Josh Richardson

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    Your Home Loan Team

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    Tampa, FL
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    I'm Josh Richardson, a Tampa Bay mortgage broker and CFP® professional with Your Home Loan Team. I compare 140+ lenders to help Florida homebuyers, homeowners, investors and Realtors® get the right loan: FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, non-QM and refinance. 100+ five-star reviews. Call (727) 888-6650. NMLS #2448184 | Go Rascal NMLS #2072896.

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    Josh's Articles

    Buying a Second Home or Rental in Tampa Bay: How Financing Differs

    Investment Property

    Buying a Second Home or Rental in Tampa Bay: How Financing Differs

    Second homes and investment properties are financed differently than a primary residence. Here is what Tampa Bay buyers should know before making an offer.

    Oct 12, 2026·2 min read·20
    Investment Property
    Second Home
    Should You Refinance Your Tampa Bay Home? Questions to Ask Before You Decide

    Refinancing

    Should You Refinance Your Tampa Bay Home? Questions to Ask Before You Decide

    Thinking about refinancing a Tampa Bay home? Start with your goal, understand the costs, and calculate your break-even point before you decide.

    Oct 10, 2026·3 min read·00
    Refinancing
    Mortgage Planning
    Why Your Florida Mortgage Payment Can Change: Escrow, Taxes and Insurance Explained

    Escrow

    Why Your Florida Mortgage Payment Can Change: Escrow, Taxes and Insurance Explained

    Escrow explains why a Florida mortgage payment can change even when the rate does not. Learn how taxes and insurance factor in, and how to plan for them.

    Oct 8, 2026·3 min read·10
    Escrow
    homeowners insurance
    Florida Closing Costs, Line by Line: What Tampa Bay Buyers Will See

    Closing Costs

    Florida Closing Costs, Line by Line: What Tampa Bay Buyers Will See

    Closing costs come from several sources. Here is how a Florida purchase is usually organized, from lender and title charges to taxes and escrow deposits.

    Oct 6, 2026·3 min read·20
    Closing Costs
    Tampa Bay
    VA Home Loans for Tampa Bay Military Families: What to Know Before You Buy

    VA Loans

    VA Home Loans for Tampa Bay Military Families: What to Know Before You Buy

    A guide for active-duty, reserve and veteran buyers in the Tampa Bay area: how VA loans work, who may qualify, and what to prepare before you shop.

    Oct 4, 2026·3 min read·30
    VA Loans
    Military Relocation
    First-Time Homebuyer in Tampa Bay? Your Step-by-Step Mortgage Timeline

    First-Time Buyer

    First-Time Homebuyer in Tampa Bay? Your Step-by-Step Mortgage Timeline

    A plain-English roadmap for first-time buyers in the Tampa Bay area, from checking your credit and getting pre-approved to closing day and getting your keys.

    Oct 2, 2026·3 min read·21
    First-Time Buyer
    Tampa Bay

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