Media, speaking, and coaching
A mortgage perspective trusted beyond the closing table.
Jason provides mortgage commentary for News4JAX, speaks at industry events, and coaches other loan officers from more than two decades of leadership experience.
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News4JAX mortgage coverage
Each appearance connects a current housing headline to the decisions borrowers and Realtors need to evaluate.
Mortgage rates move and local buyers respond
Jason discusses how Northeast Florida buyers react when borrowing costs move and why a rate headline still needs a complete payment and cost review.
Read the coverage →News4JAX · July 30, 2026Housing affordability and the income gap
Local context on affordability, household income, and the importance of evaluating the actual property payment rather than price alone.
Read the coverage →News4JAX · November 14, 2025The cost tradeoffs of a 50-year mortgage
A payment-focused mortgage structure can reduce the monthly figure while materially changing amortization and total interest.
Read the coverage →News4JAX · December 2, 2025Saving for a Florida down payment
Jason adds Florida mortgage context to the challenge of building upfront funds and the need to compare assistance terms with the first mortgage.
Read the coverage →News4JAX · October 29, 2025Builder-affiliated mortgage practices and buyer questions
Questions buyers should ask about builder incentives, affiliated financing, written costs, payment, lock terms, and execution.
Read the coverage →News4JAX · July 3, 2025Zero-down homebuying options in Jacksonville
An overview of eligibility-based no-down-payment paths and why the borrower, property, costs, reserves, and complete payment still require review.
Read the coverage →News4JAX · August 18, 2025Florida Hometown Heroes down payment assistance
Jason explains the role of current eligibility and funding availability when buyers consider state assistance alongside a first mortgage.
Read the coverage →News4JAX · January 13, 2026Housing policy and possible mortgage-payment effects
Local mortgage perspective on proposed housing policy and why potential market effects should not be treated as a personal rate quote.
Read the coverage →News4JAX · August 9, 2024Mortgage rates at a 15-month low
Jason discusses rate movement and the risk of making a homebuying plan around an unsupported forecast.
Read the coverage →Speaking and coaching
Practical mortgage leadership for the industry.
Jason has held mortgage leadership roles for 22 years, led teams responsible for billions in career production, and coaches loan officers through Kindler Coaching.