Mortgage Resources · October 20, 2026

Which loan type actually fits your situation?

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which loan type actually fits your situation?

Not all mortgages are built the same. Let me explain what those differences actually mean for you.

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

If you've been shopping around or chatting with lenders, you've probably heard terms like fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, and VA thrown around. They're not just different names for the same thing—they come with real differences in how your payment works, what you pay upfront, and what flexibility you have down the road. The right program for someone else might not be the right one for you, and that's completely normal. Your situation—credit, down payment, income, how long you plan to stay in the home—should guide which loan makes sense. I'd rather spend time understanding your actual picture than pushing you toward whatever sounds trendy. That's how you end up with a mortgage that actually fits your life.

If you're curious about what might work for your specific scenario, I'm here to walk through the options with you.

Let's talk through which loan program might make the most sense for where you are right now.

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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