Lawson Mortgage Group · October 20, 2026

Building ownership with every payment

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

Lawson Mortgage Group

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Building ownership with every payment

Hi there—this week I want to highlight something that happens quietly in the background of homeownership, but deserves your attention. Your mortgage is doing more than keeping a roof over your head.

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.


Equity Building

How your mortgage works for you over time

Every payment you make builds ownership in your home—that's equity. Early on, most of your payment covers interest, but as time goes on, more goes toward principal, and your stake in the property grows. Understanding this shift matters because equity becomes real financial flexibility down the road. You can tap into it through refinancing, a home equity line, or simply by selling when the time is right. The earlier you start, the more you have working in your favor. If you're curious about where you stand with your current loan, or wondering whether your mortgage structure is optimized for your goals, I'd love to walk through it with you.

Let's talk about your equity strategy—reach out anytime.

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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