TJ Gray · October 20, 2026

Your loan type shapes your whole mortgage

Mortgage Market Update

TJ Gray

TJ Gray

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Your loan type shapes your whole mortgage

Hi there. This week I want to talk about something that often gets overlooked in the mortgage conversation: the actual structure of your loan.

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

Why your loan type matters more than you might think

When you're shopping for a mortgage, it's easy to focus only on the interest rate. But the type of loan you choose—whether fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, or something in between—shapes your entire borrowing experience. Different programs offer different trade-offs: some lock in predictability, others offer flexibility or lower starting costs. The right choice depends on your timeline, risk tolerance, and financial goals. If you're planning to stay in your home long-term, that might point you one direction. If you think you'll move or refinance sooner, another option could make sense. I'd love to walk through what each type means for your specific situation.

Let's talk through which loan program fits your plan.

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 TJ Gray team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

T

TJ Gray

TJ Gray

TJ@DestinationMTG.com

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