Amanda Rawls · October 20, 2026

Which loan type is right for you?

Mortgage Market Update

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Amanda Rawls

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which loan type is right for you?

Hi there. Mortgages aren't one-size-fits-all, and the program you choose affects your payment, flexibility, and peace of mind.

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 mortgage, you'll hear terms like fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, and VA thrown around. Each one has different rules about down payments, interest rate behavior, and who qualifies. The right choice depends on your situation—how long you plan to stay in the home, your credit profile, and how comfortable you are with payment changes. I've seen borrowers save real money (and stress) just by choosing the program that actually fits their life instead of picking the first option that gets approved. If you're not sure which loan type makes sense for you, or if you're wondering whether your current mortgage is still the best fit, that's exactly what I'm here to walk through.

Let's talk about which loan program could work best 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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