Keivon Behnamzad · October 20, 2026

Which loan program is actually right for you

 

Keivon Behnamzad

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Mortgage Market Update

Which loan program is actually right for you

Hi there. This week I want to touch on something that shapes your mortgage more than most people realize: the loan program you choose.

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 or thinking about refinancing, the interest rate gets most of the attention. But the loan program itself—whether it's a fixed rate, an adjustable rate, a government-backed loan, or something else—matters just as much to your long-term costs and peace of mind. Each program has different rules about how your rate behaves, what flexibility you have, and what makes sense depending on how long you plan to stay in your home. The right choice for your neighbor might not be right for you. That's why I always recommend we sit down and look at your actual situation before deciding which direction to go.

Let's talk through which program fits your plan—reach out whenever you're ready.

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 Keivon Behnamzad team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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