Samuel Karengi · October 20, 2026

Which mortgage type is right for you?

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

Samuel Karengi

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which mortgage type is right for you?

Hey there. This week I want to clear up some of the confusion around different mortgage programs—because the right fit really does matter.

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

If you've been shopping around or talking to lenders, you've probably heard terms like fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, or VA. Each one is built differently and works better for different situations. The right program for your neighbor might not be the right one for you—it depends on how long you plan to stay, what your down payment looks like, your credit profile, and what payment stability means to you. That's why I always start conversations by asking questions instead of jumping to answers. Understanding your options takes the mystery out of the process and helps you make a choice you'll feel good about for years to come.

If you'd like to talk through which program might fit your situation best, I'm here to walk you through it.

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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