Lacie Anvik · October 20, 2026

What to do when rates changed your plan

Mortgage Market Update

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

What to do when rates changed your plan

Rates move, and sometimes that shifts how we think about our mortgages. Here's how to stay in control of your finances.

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.


Affordability Check

When your payment climbs, here's what to do

If rates have moved since you locked in your mortgage, you might be wondering what that means for your financial picture going forward. The truth is, your payment is set—but your budget may need adjusting. Some borrowers find it helpful to revisit their monthly plan and look for ways to build in flexibility, whether that's redirecting savings or reconsidering discretionary spending. Others discover they have options they didn't know about, like adjusting escrow, refinancing when the time is right, or exploring other loan features. The key is not to worry in silence. Your situation is unique, and there are usually more paths forward than you think. If you'd like to talk through what makes sense for your home and your finances, I'm here to walk through it with you.

Let's talk about how your mortgage fits into your bigger money picture.

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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