Shannon Palmer · October 20, 2026

Which loan type fits your plan?

Mortgage Market Update

Shannon Palmer

Shannon Palmer

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which loan type fits your plan?

One of the biggest decisions in getting a mortgage isn't talked about enough: which type of loan you actually choose. It matters more than you might think.

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

If you're shopping for a mortgage or thinking about refinancing, you've probably heard terms like fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, and VA loans thrown around. Here's the thing: these aren't just fancy names. The type of loan you choose shapes your payment, your flexibility, and your long-term costs in real ways. A fixed rate keeps your payment stable forever. An adjustable rate might start lower but can change over time. Government-backed programs like FHA and VA have different qualification rules and upfront costs. The right choice depends on your timeline, how long you plan to stay in the home, and what kind of payment stability matters most to you. I'd love to walk you through how each one works and which might align with your situation.

Let's talk about which loan program makes sense for you.

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 Shannon Palmer team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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Shannon Palmer

Shannon Palmer

shannon@evolvecl.com

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