Josh Friedson is a Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate with over 24 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry. Josh's expertise ranges from providing first-time homebuyers with the knowledge and support they need to confidently make one of life's most significant purchases, to identifying unique solutions for more complicated financial situations.
Josh's extensive experience and caring manner, combined with technology to build a more efficient process, is infused in every customer experience. He has been recognized annually as a Presidents Club Producer since 2007 and was named in Washingtonian Magazine's "Best Mortgage Professionals and Top Producers" in both 2019 and 2020.
Josh lives in Potomac, Maryland, with his wife and two children. He believes strongly in giving back to the community by providing two annual scholarships to Veterans at the University of Maryland. He actively supports the Feeding of the Needy nonprofit, which his grandfather started more than 30 years ago. Josh lives and works by the motto, "I want to be the person who helps you buy your next home sooner rather than later because you met me." Contact him today to find out why!
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This is NOT a mortgage loan approval or commitment to lend. The actual fees, costs, and monthly payment on your specific loan transaction may vary, and may include city, county, or other additional fees and costs. Mortgage rates are offered exclusively through Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and are subject to change without notice. The payment amount does not include homeowners' insurance, flood insurance (if applicable), or property taxes that must be paid in addition to your loan payment. The displayed Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a measure of the cost to borrow money expressed as a yearly percentage. For mortgage loans, excluding home equity lines of credit, it includes the interest rate plus other charges or fees (such as mortgage insurance, discount points, and origination charges).
Product Assumptions:
Conforming: Sample monthly payments for conforming loan products are based on a purchase price of $437,500, and a down payment of 20.00%. Advertised rates and APRs are subject to change without notice. Above scenarios assume a first lien position, 750 FICO score, 30 day rate lock on a primary residence.
Jumbo: Sample monthly payments for jumbo loan products based on a purchase price of $1,200,000, and a down payment of 25.00%. Advertised rates and APRs are subject to change without notice. Above scenario assumes a first lien position, 760 FICO score, 25 day rate lock on a primary residence.
FHA: Sample monthly payments are based on a purchase price of $310,880, and a down payment of 3.50%. Advertised rates and APRs are subject to change without notice. Above scenario assumes a first lien position, 680 FICO score, 30 day rate lock on a primary residence.
VA: Sample monthly payments are based on a purchase price of $400,000, and a down payment of 0.00%. Advertised rates and APRs are subject to change without notice. Sample does not include VA funding fee (max VA funding fee of 3.3%). Above scenario assumes a first lien position, 680 FICO score, 30 day rate lock on a primary residence. Must be an eligible veteran. Subject to underwriting guidelines and applicant's credit profile.
These mortgage rates are based upon a variety of assumptions and conditions, which include a consumer credit score that may be higher or lower than your individual credit score. Your loan's interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of your loan transaction and your credit history up to the time of closing.
One discount points equals one percent of your loan amount.
Guaranteed Rate, Inc. has no affiliation with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the US Department of Agriculture, or any other government agency.