Rafael Santos · October 20, 2026

Is your mortgage in the right program?

Mortgage Market Update

Rafael Santos

Rafael Santos

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Is your mortgage in the right program?

There's more than one way to structure a mortgage, and the choice you make early on can ripple through years of payments.

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 home or thinking about your current mortgage, the loan program you choose matters as much as the rate itself. Fixed-rate loans, adjustable options, government-backed programs—they all have different strengths depending on your situation. One borrower might benefit from a program that another should avoid entirely. The right fit depends on how long you plan to stay in your home, how comfortable you are with your monthly payment, and what your financial picture looks like. I've helped plenty of people realize they were in the wrong program, or that a different option could have saved them thousands over the life of their loan. If you're curious whether your current mortgage is the best match for you, or you're starting fresh and want to understand what's actually available, let's talk through it.

I'm happy to walk you through how different loan programs work and which might make sense for 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 Rafael Santos team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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Rafael Santos

Rafael Santos

rsantos@canopymortgage.com

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