Company Leads - A-Z Lending · October 20, 2026

Picking the right loan type matters

Mortgage Market Update

Dante Zompetti

Company Leads - A-Z Lending

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Picking the right loan type matters

Hi there — this week I want to talk about something that shapes your whole mortgage experience.

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

Not all mortgages work the same way

One of the things I talk about most with borrowers is loan type — and it matters more than people realize. A fixed-rate mortgage, an adjustable-rate option, an FHA loan, a conventional loan — they each have different rules, different flexibility, and different costs built in. The right choice depends on your timeline, your comfort with change, and what you're trying to accomplish. Some borrowers need stability and plan to stay put for decades. Others are moving in five years and want the lowest entry payment possible. There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but there is a fit for you. I'd love to walk through what makes sense for your situation.

Let's talk about which loan program aligns best with your goals.

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 Dante Zompetti team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

D

Dante Zompetti

Company Leads - A-Z Lending

dante@a-zlending.com

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