Mark Rocha · October 20, 2026

Rates are moving—here's why it matters

Mortgage Market Update

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Mark Rocha

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rates are moving—here's why it matters

Rate changes can open new doors or close old ones. Understanding how shifts affect your options is the first step to making a smart move.

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.


Rate Movement

When rates shift, your options change

Interest rates don't move in straight lines, and that's actually important to understand. When rates go up, your monthly payment on a new loan grows, but it might make sense to hold tight in your current mortgage. When rates go down, refinancing could unlock real savings—but timing matters, and so does the cost to switch. The point: rate movement isn't just noise. It's a signal that your financial picture may have shifted. Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, refinancing, or just staying put, it's worth checking in on where rates stand and what that means for you specifically. I'm here to walk through the options without pressure.

Let's talk about what the current rate environment means 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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