Rene Montano · November 6, 2026

What to do with the equity you've earned

Mortgage Market Update

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Rene Montano

Friday, November 6, 2026

What to do with the equity you've earned

Your mortgage payments have been building wealth. We should talk about what that's worth and how to use it.

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 & Leverage

Your home's equity is a tool—here's how to use it

As a homeowner, you've been building equity with every mortgage payment. That equity can become real money in your pocket when you need it. A cash-out refinance lets you tap that equity to pay for home repairs, consolidate debt, or fund other goals—all while potentially keeping your monthly payment steady or even lowering it. The key is understanding what you have, what you can access, and whether it makes sense for your timeline. Not every situation calls for it, but for many homeowners, equity is their biggest financial asset sitting idle. If you've been wondering whether your home could work harder for you financially, now's a good time to explore what's possible.

Let's look at what equity you've built and whether a cash-out option makes sense for your goals.

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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