Katie Sindorf · October 20, 2026

Which type of mortgage is right for you?

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

Katie Sindorf

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which type of mortgage is right for you?

Hi there. This week I want to cover something that doesn't get talked about enough—the actual shape of your loan matters.

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 refinancing, the interest rate gets most of the attention—but the type of loan you choose matters just as much. A fixed-rate mortgage works differently than an adjustable one. FHA loans, conventional loans, and other programs each have their own rules about down payments, credit requirements, and long-term costs. The best loan for your neighbor might not be the best for you, depending on how long you plan to stay in your home, how much you can put down, and what your financial goals are. I've seen borrowers save real money by finding the right program match, not just the lowest rate. If you're curious about which option might fit your situation, I'm here to walk through the choices with you.

Let's talk about which loan program makes 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 My Mortgage Company team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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