Option Mortgage · October 20, 2026

Which mortgage type is right for you?

Mortgage Market Update

Option Mortgage

Option Mortgage

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which mortgage type is right for you?

One of the biggest decisions in getting a mortgage is which kind of loan to choose. Not all mortgages work the same—and that matters for your finances.

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

When you're shopping for a mortgage or thinking about refinancing, you'll hear terms like fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, and others. Each one works differently and carries its own trade-offs. A fixed rate stays the same for the life of your loan—predictable, but the rate is typically higher upfront. Adjustable rates may start lower, but they can move over time. Government-backed programs like FHA loans have different down payment and credit requirements than conventional mortgages. The right choice depends on your timeline, how long you plan to stay in your home, and your comfort level with payment changes. I'm happy to walk you through which programs might make sense for your situation.

Let's talk about which loan program fits your goals.

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

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