William Cramer · October 20, 2026

Different mortgages, different trade-offs

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

William Cramer

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Different mortgages, different trade-offs

There's more than one way to structure a home loan. Here's what you need to know before you decide.

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, you'll hear terms like fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, and VA thrown around. Each one has a different structure, set of rules, and way of handling your interest rate and payments over time. What works beautifully for one borrower might not be the right fit for another—it depends on your timeline, risk tolerance, how long you plan to stay in the home, and what you can afford today and down the road. Understanding the differences helps you make a choice you'll actually feel good about, not just pick whatever sounds familiar. I'm happy to walk you through how each program works and which ones make sense for your situation.

Let's talk about which loan program might be the best match for you.

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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