Innovative Home Loans · October 20, 2026

How much equity have you built?

Mortgage Market Update

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

How much equity have you built?

One of the best parts of owning a home is watching your stake in it grow. I wanted to make sure you know where you stand.

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

Your home is working harder than you think

Every mortgage payment you make builds equity—that's the portion of your home's value you actually own. Over time, this grows into real wealth. The sooner you understand how much equity you may have accumulated, the sooner you can think about what it means for your financial future. Whether you're planning to stay put, upgrade later, or tap into that equity for a major expense, knowing your position matters. I'd be happy to give you a clear picture of where you stand and what your options might look like.

Let's talk about your equity and what it could mean for your next move.

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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