Stephanie Devlin · October 20, 2026

Which loan program fits your situation?

Mortgage Market Update

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Stephanie Devlin

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which loan program fits your situation?

Hi there. This week I want to walk you through something that doesn't get enough attention when people are shopping for mortgages.

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 are built the same

When you're shopping for a home or thinking about refinancing, the interest rate gets most of the attention—but the loan program itself matters just as much. Different programs have different rules about down payments, credit requirements, how long you have to pay back the loan, and what happens if rates move. A conventional loan works one way; an FHA loan works another. A 15-year mortgage feels completely different from a 30-year one, even at the same rate. The right program for you depends on your situation: how much you can put down, how fast you want to build equity, and what monthly payment works for your budget. It's worth having a real conversation about which option actually fits your life, not just which one sounds cheapest on day one.

Let's talk about which loan program makes the most sense for your goals.

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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