Kyle Albert · November 6, 2026

Which mortgage program fits your life

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Kyle Albert

Friday, November 6, 2026

Which mortgage program fits your life

A lot depends on which loan you pick. Here's 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.


Loan Programs

Not all mortgages work the same way

I talk to borrowers all the time who think a mortgage is a mortgage—but the program you choose shapes how much flexibility you have, how your rate behaves, and what happens down the road. Some loans let you adjust your rate later. Others lock in for the full term. Some have options to pay down principal faster without penalty. Others come with restrictions. Your situation—how long you plan to stay, whether rates might move in your favor, your comfort with payment changes—should guide which program makes sense. There's no one-size-fits-all answer, which is exactly why it's worth a real conversation before you commit.

Let's talk through which program fits your plan.

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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