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Mortgage Market Update
Dave Medina
The Alevate Group/CMG Home Loans
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Why your mortgage payment won't budge |
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I'm sharing something that came up in a conversation with a client this week—a simple but powerful feature of fixed-rate mortgages that a lot of homeowners underestimate.
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National Mortgage Rates · October 16, 2026
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Conventional 30-Year
7.28%
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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.
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Smart Money Habits
Why your mortgage payment stays the same (and why that matters)
One of the best features of a fixed-rate mortgage is payment stability. Once you lock in your rate and term, your principal and interest payment doesn't change for the life of the loan—even if rates climb or the market shifts. That predictability lets you budget with confidence and build equity on a timeline you actually control. Of course, property taxes and insurance can move around, but the core payment stays put. It's one reason a lot of people feel secure in homeownership: you're not at the mercy of rate swings the way renters sometimes are with lease renewals. If you're curious about how your own payment breaks down or whether your current loan is working as hard for you as it could be, I'd love to walk through it.
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Tip of the Week
Your loan officer can run a credit simulator to show exactly which actions will move your score the most.
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Tips for Homeowners
Year-End Tax & Mortgage Planning
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Have questions about how any of this affects your mortgage or home purchase? We're here to help — reach out to the Dave Medina team any time and we'll walk you through your options. |
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951-858-4761 | https://www.cmgfi.com/team/Alevate-Group
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