Chad Burckhard · October 20, 2026

Not all mortgages are created equal

Mortgage Market Update

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Chad Burckhard

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Not all mortgages are created equal

Every borrower's financial picture is different. Here's why that matters when choosing a loan.

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

Why your neighbor's mortgage deal might not be yours

When people talk about their mortgages over coffee, they're usually comparing rates—but rates are only part of the story. The loan program you qualify for depends on your down payment, credit profile, income, and what you're buying. A conventional loan, FHA, VA, or USDA program each come with different rules, costs, and flexibility. What works beautifully for one person can be the wrong fit for another. That's why I never recommend a mortgage based on someone else's experience. The right move is to have a real conversation about your specific situation—your timeline, your finances, what matters most to you. Then we can explore which program actually makes sense for you.

If you're curious whether you're in the right loan type, or wondering what options exist for your situation, let's talk through it.

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 My Mortgage Company team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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