Armond Ohan · October 20, 2026

Rates dropped—what happens to your mortgage?

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

Armond Ohan

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rates dropped—what happens to your mortgage?

When the mortgage market shifts, borrowers often wonder what it means for them. Today I want to clear up one of the biggest misconceptions I hear.

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.


Rate Movement

When rates drop, here's what actually changes

A lot of people assume that when rates fall, their monthly payment automatically goes down. But here's the reality: if you're locked into a fixed-rate mortgage, your payment stays the same. Where the real opportunity shows up is in refinancing—trading your current loan for a new one at better terms. The lower the rates available, the more sense a refi might make for your situation. That said, timing matters, and so does your individual picture: your equity, how long you plan to stay, and the costs involved. I'm here to walk through whether it makes sense for you, or if holding steady is the smarter move right now.

Let's talk through your options and see what a rate check reveals.

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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