Reyes Home Lending · October 20, 2026

Does refinancing make sense for you right now?

Mortgage Market Update

Jaime Reyes

Reyes Home Lending

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Does refinancing make sense for you right now?

Some weeks I hear from borrowers wondering if they should refinance. It's a smart question—but the answer isn't always yes.

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.


Refinancing Basics

When refinancing makes sense (and when it doesn't)

Refinancing isn't always the right move, even when rates shift. The real question is whether the benefit outweighs the cost and time involved. Some borrowers refinance to lower their payment, others to shorten their loan term or switch from adjustable to fixed rates. But each scenario is different depending on your timeline, current loan details, and financial goals.

If you've been in your home for a while or your situation has changed—better credit, more equity, a job move—it might be worth a conversation. I can walk you through the numbers specific to your loan and help you see whether refinancing actually pencils out for you.

Curious about your refinance options? Let's talk through the details.

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 Jaime Reyes team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

Jaime Reyes

Jaime Reyes

Reyes Home Lending

jaimereyes@reyeshomeloans.com

(307)871-0606

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