Joe Spears · October 20, 2026

The right loan type for your situation

Mortgage Market Update

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Joe Spears

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The right loan type for your situation

There's more than one way to get a mortgage. Here's why picking the right structure matters to your long-term plan.

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

Why your loan type matters more than you think

Not all mortgages work the same way. Fixed-rate loans, adjustable-rate options, FHA programs, conventional loans — each one has different rules about how your payment behaves, what you owe upfront, and what happens over time. The right choice depends on your timeline, how much you're putting down, your credit profile, and whether you plan to stay in the home or move again. I see borrowers all the time who picked a loan type based on payment alone, then got surprised by how it actually worked. Spending time now to understand which program fits your real situation — not just your budget today — can save you stress and money down the road. Let's talk about which option makes sense for you.

Reach out and we can walk through what each program looks like for your scenario.

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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