Yoriz Flores · October 20, 2026

Which loan type fits your situation?

Mortgage Market Update

Yoriz Flores

Yoriz Flores

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which loan type fits your situation?

I work with borrowers on all kinds of loan programs, and I've learned that one size doesn't fit all. Here's what you should know.

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, you'll hear about different loan types—conventional, FHA, VA, USDA. They each have different rules about down payments, credit requirements, and who qualifies. The right program for your neighbor might not be the right one for you. What matters is understanding which option actually fits your situation: your down payment amount, your credit profile, your income, and what you're trying to accomplish. I've seen borrowers save time and stress by getting clear on which programs they genuinely qualify for before they start house hunting or make a refinance decision. It's worth a conversation to figure out what makes sense for you.

Let's talk about which loan program might be the best fit 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 Yoriz Flores team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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Yoriz Flores

Yoriz Flores

yoriz@barrettfinancial.com

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