Kenna Siders · October 20, 2026

Which loan type fits your situation

Mortgage Market Update

Kenna Siders

Kenna Siders

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which loan type fits your situation

Every mortgage isn't built the same way. This week, let's look at why that matters to you.

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 — fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, VA — shapes your whole financial picture. Each has different rules about down payments, credit requirements, how your payment might change over time, and who qualifies. What works for your neighbor might not be right for you. The key is understanding your own situation: how long you plan to stay, what your income looks like, how much flexibility you want in your payment. I've seen borrowers save money and sleep better at night simply by picking the program that matched their life, not just chasing the lowest rate. Let's talk about which options make sense for where you are now.

Reach out and we can walk through what programs you qualify for.

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 Kenna Siders team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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Kenna Siders

Kenna Siders

kenna@a-zlending.com

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