Scott McNeilly · October 20, 2026

Which mortgage type fits you best?

Mortgage Market Update

Scott McNeilly

Scott McNeilly

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which mortgage type fits you best?

Every mortgage isn't created equal — and that matters more than most borrowers realize. Here's what you should know.

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're shopping for a home or thinking about your current loan, you've probably heard terms like fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, and VA tossed around. Each one has a different structure, qualification path, and long-term cost picture. A fixed-rate mortgage locks your payment for the life of the loan. An adjustable-rate starts lower but can change over time. Government-backed programs like FHA and VA have their own rules and benefits. The right choice depends on your timeline, risk comfort, and financial situation. Many borrowers never compare what's actually available to them. If you'd like to walk through which programs you qualify for and how they'd look in your real numbers, I'm here to break it down in plain terms.

Let's talk about which loan program makes sense for your situation.

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 Scott McNeilly team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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Scott McNeilly

Scott McNeilly

scott.mcneilly@onerealmortgage.com

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