Garrison Groeschke · October 20, 2026

Picking the right loan type for your home

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

Garrison Groeschke

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Picking the right loan type for your home

Not all mortgages are created equal. The program you choose affects far more than just your rate.

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

Why your loan type matters more than you think

When you're shopping for a mortgage, it's easy to focus only on the interest rate. But the type of loan you choose—fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, or something else—shapes your entire borrowing experience. Different programs come with different rules about down payments, credit requirements, closing timelines, and how your monthly payment might change over time. The right loan for you depends on your financial situation, how long you plan to stay in your home, and your comfort level with risk. If you've never talked through which program actually fits your life, or if you're curious whether you qualify for something better than what you have now, I'd love to walk you through your options.

Let's find the loan program that works best for your situation.

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.

Your Mortgage Advisor

M

My Mortgage Company

Garrison Groeschke

You are receiving this from Garrison Groeschke.  Unsubscribe