Next Level Lending MN · October 20, 2026

Does your mortgage still fit your life?

Mortgage Market Update

Next Level Lending MN

Next Level Lending MN

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Does your mortgage still fit your life?

Hi there. As life changes—careers shift, families grow, financial goals evolve—your mortgage may not be working as hard for you as it could.

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.


Affordability Check

When your budget needs a reality check

If your income has grown since you bought, or if you've paid down debt, your mortgage situation might look different than it did even a year ago. Sometimes people don't realize they have options—whether that's freeing up monthly cash flow, adjusting the term of their loan, or taking advantage of equity they've built. The point isn't to push you toward anything; it's to make sure you're not leaving money or flexibility on the table just because you haven't revisited the numbers lately. A simple conversation can show what's actually possible for you right now, no pressure, no obligations.

If you'd like to explore what your current situation could look like, I'm here to walk through it with you.

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 Next Level Lending MN team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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Next Level Lending MN

Next Level Lending MN

drewpeterson@nextlevellendingmn.com

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