Jon Sanderson · October 20, 2026

What can you do with your home equity?

Mortgage Market Update

Jon Sanderson

Jon Sanderson

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

What can you do with your home equity?

Hi there. Some of the best moves homeowners make start with a simple conversation about what's actually possible. This week I want to touch on something a lot of people wonder about but rarely ask.

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 & Access

Your home equity is a tool—here's when to use it

If you've owned your home for a while, you likely have equity built up. That's real wealth sitting there, and sometimes it makes sense to tap into it. Whether you're thinking about a cash-out refinance, a home equity line of credit, or a home equity loan depends on what you need the money for and where rates are. Home improvements, debt consolidation, education, life emergencies—the reasons vary. The key is understanding your options and the trade-offs before you commit. I can walk you through which approach might fit your situation and what it could cost you month-to-month. The sooner you know your options, the better you can decide.

Let's talk about whether tapping your equity makes sense for you right now.

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 Jon Sanderson team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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Jon Sanderson

Jon Sanderson

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