David Smith · October 20, 2026

Which mortgage program is right for you?

Mortgage Market Update

David Smith

David Smith

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which mortgage program is right for you?

There's more than one way to borrow for a home, and the details matter. 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

When you're shopping for a mortgage, you'll hear about fixed rates, adjustable rates, FHA loans, conventional loans, and more. Each one has different rules about how your payment works, what you pay upfront, and what flexibility you have down the road. The right choice depends on your situation—how long you plan to stay, your credit profile, how much you can put down, and what payment stability means to you. I've seen borrowers save real money by choosing a program that actually fits their plan instead of just picking whatever sounds familiar. If you're curious about what might work best for your goals, I'm happy to walk through the options with you.

Reach out if you'd like to talk through which program makes sense for where you are.

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 David Smith team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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David Smith

David Smith

david.smith@onerealmortgage.com

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