K. Frankie Larkins · October 20, 2026

Which loan program is right for you?

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

K. Frankie Larkins

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which loan program is right for you?

Some weeks I hear from borrowers wishing they'd picked a different loan structure. Let me help you think this through clearly.

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 Program Fit

Not all mortgages work the same way

I talk to borrowers all the time who picked a loan program based on what a friend had, or what sounded familiar—but the right choice really depends on your situation. A fixed-rate loan gives you payment stability. An adjustable-rate program might start lower but can shift over time. Some programs let you put down less upfront; others reward a bigger down payment. FHA, conventional, VA, USDA—each has different rules about credit, income, and property type. The program that's perfect for one person might not be ideal for another. That's why I always recommend talking through your actual plans and comfort level before committing. What works depends on how long you plan to stay, what your budget needs to be, and how much payment uncertainty you can live with.

If you're curious whether your current loan is the best fit for where you are now, I'd be glad to walk through your options.

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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