Brent Tye's Account · November 6, 2026

Different mortgages, different rules

Mortgage Market Update

Brent Tye

Brent Tye's Account

Friday, November 6, 2026

Different mortgages, different rules

There's a lot of moving parts in a mortgage, and some of the most important ones are invisible until you dig in.

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.


Loan Programs

Not all mortgages work the same way

If you've been shopping around or talking to lenders, you've probably heard terms like fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, conventional, and VA. They're not just different names—they're fundamentally different products with different rules, costs, and protections. The right choice depends on your situation: how long you plan to stay, what you can put down, your credit profile, and how much payment certainty matters to you. I see borrowers make expensive mistakes by picking a loan program because it sounded familiar or because they didn't realize their options. A conversation with me about your specific circumstances can open doors you didn't know existed. Let's find the program that actually fits your life.

Reach out and we can walk through what programs make sense for you.

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 Brent Tye team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

B

Brent Tye

Brent Tye's Account

brenttye@barrettfinancial.com

You are receiving this from Brent Tye's Account.  Unsubscribe