Robert Santangelo · November 6, 2026

Which mortgage type fits your situation

Mortgage Market Update

Robert Santangelo

Robert Santangelo

Friday, November 6, 2026

Which mortgage type fits your situation

Hi there. This week I want to clear up some confusion I hear often about the different kinds of mortgages out there.

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 jumbo. They're not just different names — they're different tools, each with its own pros and cons depending on your situation. A fixed-rate mortgage keeps your payment stable for the life of the loan. An adjustable-rate starts lower but can change over time. Government-backed programs like FHA loans have different down payment and credit requirements than conventional ones. The right program for you depends on how long you plan to stay in your home, your financial comfort with payment changes, and what you qualify for. I've helped plenty of borrowers pick the wrong option by accident, and it's an easy mistake to make when you're juggling information from multiple places.

Let's talk through which program makes sense for your goals — reach out anytime.

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 Robert Santangelo team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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Robert Santangelo

Robert Santangelo

robert.santangelo@onerealmortgage.com

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