Scott Adams · October 20, 2026

Picking the right loan type matters

Mortgage Market Update

Scott Adams

Scott Adams

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Picking the right loan type matters

Hi there. This week I want to cover something that often gets overlooked when people focus on rates—the loan program itself.

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 home or thinking about your current mortgage, the interest rate gets most of the attention. But the type of loan you choose—fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, VA, or USDA—shapes your monthly payment, long-term costs, and what happens to your rate down the road. Each program has real trade-offs. What works for one borrower might not work for another, and your situation today might call for something different than it did a few years ago. That's why it helps to look at your options with clear eyes. I'm happy to walk through what each program means for your specific goals and budget.

Let's talk about which loan program makes sense for where you are right now.

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 Scott Adams team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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Scott Adams

Scott Adams

scott.adams@edgehomefinance.com

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