Traci Gratzek · October 20, 2026

Picking the right loan type for your goals

Mortgage Market Update

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Traci Gratzek

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Picking the right loan type for your goals

Hi there. Each week I share something I'm seeing with homeowners and buyers right now—something real and useful.

National Mortgage Rates · October 16, 2026

Conventional 30-Year

7.28%

FHA 30-Year

7.13%

VA 30-Year

6.93%

Rate trend

Source: Optimal Blue daily mortgage indices via FRED

Rates shown are national mortgage index rates and are provided for informational purposes only. Actual rates vary based on credit profile, loan amount, and market conditions. Please contact us for a personalized rate quote.


Loan Programs

Why your loan type matters more than you think

Not all mortgages are built the same way. The type of loan you choose—whether fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, or something tailored to your situation—shapes your monthly payment, your long-term costs, and how much breathing room you have financially. Some loans work beautifully for people planning to stay in their home for decades. Others make sense if you're thinking shorter-term. And some borrowers benefit from programs designed specifically for their circumstances, whether that's first-time buying, VA eligibility, or putting down a smaller initial payment. The right fit depends on your goals, timeline, and comfort level—not on what worked for your neighbor. I'd love to walk through which loan program might actually make sense for where you are right now.

Let's talk about which loan type fits your situation best.

Tip of the Week

Your loan officer can run a credit simulator to show exactly which actions will move your score the most.

Tips for Homeowners

Year-End Tax & Mortgage Planning

1.

Consider making your January mortgage payment in December to get an extra month of deductible interest in the current tax year (consult your tax advisor first).

2.

If you plan to sell next year, now is a good time to document improvements — receipts and records add to your cost basis and reduce taxable capital gain at sale.

3.

Review your W-4 withholding if you bought a home this year — your mortgage interest deduction may mean you're having too much withheld from each paycheck.

Have questions about how any of this affects your mortgage or home purchase? We're here to help — reach out to the My Mortgage Company team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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