Lisa Blake · October 20, 2026

Which type of loan fits your plan?

Mortgage Market Update

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Lisa Blake

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Which type of loan fits your plan?

There's more to picking a mortgage than just the rate. This week I want to talk about the different loan programs available and why choosing the right one matters.

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 work the same way

When you're shopping for a home or thinking about refinancing, the interest rate gets most of the attention. But the type of loan you choose matters just as much. Fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages, FHA loans, conventional loans—each one has different rules about how much you can borrow, what your payment looks like, and how your loan behaves over time. The right choice depends on your situation: how long you plan to stay in your home, how much you have saved, your credit picture, and your comfort level with payment changes. I've worked with borrowers who picked the wrong program and ended up stressed or house-poor. The right one can feel like a relief. Understanding your options upfront takes the guesswork out of one of life's biggest decisions.

I'd be happy to walk you through which programs might make sense 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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