ash ketchum · October 20, 2026

Picking a loan type that actually works for you

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Picking a loan type that actually works for you

Hi there. This week I want to talk about something that shapes your mortgage for years to come—but doesn't always get enough attention.

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

What type of loan actually fits your life

When you're shopping for a mortgage, it's easy to focus only on the interest rate. But the loan program itself—whether it's a fixed rate, adjustable rate, FHA, conventional, or something else—matters just as much to your long-term comfort. The right program matches how long you plan to stay in the home, your risk tolerance, and how your income might change. A 15-year loan builds equity faster but means higher monthly payments. An adjustable rate might start lower but can shift over time. I help borrowers understand which program actually works for their situation, not just which sounds best on paper. If you're curious whether you're in the right loan type, or if you're thinking about buying and want to understand your options before you start looking, let's talk.

Reach out if you'd like to walk through which loan program makes sense for your goals.

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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