Gavin Guthrie · October 20, 2026

The one choice that changes everything

Mortgage Market Update

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Gavin Guthrie

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The one choice that changes everything

There's more to picking a mortgage than most people realize. Let me explain what actually matters.

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 work the same way. Fixed-rate loans, adjustable-rate options, government-backed programs—each one has different rules about how your payments work, how long you're locked in, and what happens if rates move. The right choice depends on your timeline, how long you plan to stay in your home, and what kind of payment stability matters most to you. I've seen borrowers save real money just by understanding which program actually fits their situation instead of defaulting to whatever they heard about first. If you're curious whether your current loan is still working for you, or if you're shopping around and want to understand what these options really mean, let's talk through it together.

Reach out and we can walk through which loan structure makes sense for where you are today.

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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