Kristopher McCurry · October 20, 2026

How much equity are you sitting on?

Mortgage Market Update

Kristopher McCury

Kristopher McCurry

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

How much equity are you sitting on?

One of the easiest wins of homeownership happens quietly in the background. Let me explain what it is and why it matters for your future.

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.


Equity Basics

You might have more equity than you think

As a homeowner, you're building wealth every month — even if you don't feel it. Equity is the difference between what your home is worth today and what you still owe on your mortgage. It grows two ways: as you pay down your loan balance, and if your home's value rises over time.

Knowing your equity matters because it opens doors. You may be able to tap it for a home improvement, consolidate debt, or explore other financial options. The best part is you don't have to do anything special — just keep making your payments and let time work. If you're curious about how much equity you've built or what it could mean for your situation, I'd love to walk you through it.

Reach out anytime — I'm happy to talk through where you stand.

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 Kristopher McCury team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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Kristopher McCury

Kristopher McCurry

krism@barrettfinancial.com

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