Edge Home Finance · October 19, 2026

Does refinancing make sense for you?

Mortgage Market Update

Angela Carter

Edge Home Finance

Monday, October 19, 2026

Does refinancing make sense for you?

One of the most common questions I get is whether someone should refinance their mortgage. It's a fair question—and it deserves a thoughtful answer.

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.


Refinancing Strategy

Should you refinance? What to consider right now.

Refinancing isn't always the right move, even when rates shift. The real question is whether the benefit you'd gain outweighs the costs and effort involved. If you're thinking about refinancing—whether to lower your payment, shorten your loan term, or change your loan type—it pays to look at your full picture: how long you plan to stay in your home, what you'd pay in closing costs, and how much you'd actually save over time.

I help clients walk through this math regularly, and the answer is different for everyone. Sometimes refinancing makes sense; sometimes staying put is smarter. Let's talk through your specific situation and see what makes sense for you.

Reach out and we can run the numbers together.

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 Angela Carter team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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Angela Carter

Edge Home Finance

info@angieknowsloans.com

972-900-2134

972-900-2134  |  www.AngieKnowsLoans.com

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