Michael Easton — Michael Easton Powered by Edge Home Finance · November 6, 2026

Have you checked your equity lately?

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Michael Easton — Michael Easton Powered by Edge Home Finance

Friday, November 6, 2026

Have you checked your equity lately?

There's a number attached to your home that many owners forget to think about. Let me walk you through why it matters.

National Mortgage Rates · November 4, 2026

Conventional 30-Year

7.12%

FHA 30-Year

6.90%

VA 30-Year

6.76%

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 equity is probably bigger than you think

A lot of homeowners don't realize how much equity they've built over time. Every mortgage payment adds to it, and if your home's value has gone up since you bought, that's equity too. Knowing what you have available can open doors—whether that's refinancing, a home improvement project, or just understanding your net worth better. The tricky part is that equity sits invisible until you actually look at it. If it's been a while since you checked, your situation may have changed more than you expect. I'd be happy to help you run the numbers and see where you stand.

Let's take a look at your equity together.

Tip of the Week

Closing costs typically run 2-5% of the loan amount. Ask your lender for a Loan Estimate so there are no surprises.

Tips for Homeowners

Protecting Yourself from Mortgage Scams

1.

Wire fraud is one of the fastest-growing real estate scams. Never wire closing funds based solely on email instructions — always verify account numbers by calling your title company at a number you look up yourself.

2.

Loan modification and foreclosure rescue scams target homeowners in distress. Legitimate help is available free through HUD-approved counseling agencies at 800-569-4287.

3.

Be wary of unsolicited offers to refinance or cash out equity at terms that sound unusually favorable. If someone contacts you out of the blue, verify their NMLS license number at nmlsconsumeraccess.org.

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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