Harris Nightingale (Old) · October 20, 2026

Does refinancing make sense for you right now?

Mortgage Market Update

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Harris Nightingale (Old)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Does refinancing make sense for you right now?

Rate changes can create opportunities, but not every opportunity is worth taking. Let's talk about how to know the difference.

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.


Refinancing Strategy

When a rate drop is worth the paperwork

Not every rate movement means you should refinance. The real question is whether the long-term savings outweigh the costs and time involved in closing a new loan. Sometimes a modest rate improvement makes sense; other times, it doesn't pencil out yet. The math depends on how long you plan to stay in your home, what your current loan terms are, and how rates have shifted since you borrowed.

If you've been thinking about refinancing but held back, now's a good time to run the actual numbers. I can walk you through what a move would look like for your specific situation—no obligation, just clarity. Let's figure out whether it makes sense for you.

Reach out and we can review whether refinancing pencils out 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.

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