Josh Nastal · October 20, 2026

Which mortgage type fits your life?

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

Josh Nastal

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which mortgage type fits your life?

Hi there. This week I want to touch on something that doesn't get enough attention when people are house hunting or refinancing: the loan program itself.

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 VA. These aren't just fancy labels—they're fundamentally different tools that affect your payment stability, how much you can borrow, and what you'll pay over time. The right choice depends on your situation: how long you plan to stay in the home, your comfort with payment changes, your down payment, and your credit profile. What works for your neighbor might not be the best fit for you. I help borrowers match their financial picture to the right loan structure so they're not overpaying or taking on unnecessary risk. If you've never taken time to understand which programs you actually qualify for, or if you're wondering whether your current loan is still serving you well, let's talk.

Reach out anytime—I'm happy to walk you through your options without any pressure.

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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