Marc Pitcher · November 3, 2026

Your home is quietly building wealth

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

Marc Pitcher

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Your home is quietly building wealth

Hi there. Each month, your mortgage payment is doing more than you might realize. I wanted to share how that works—and why it matters.

National Mortgage Rates · November 2, 2026

Conventional 30-Year

7.13%

FHA 30-Year

6.96%

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

The equity you're building right now

Every mortgage payment you make does two things: it pays interest to your lender, and it builds equity in your home. Early on, more of that payment goes toward interest. But as time passes, the balance shifts—more of each payment goes straight into your pocket as home equity. That's real wealth accumulating. The longer you stay in your home, the more equity you build, which opens doors down the road: it can help you refinance, take out a home equity line for major expenses, or simply give you more flexibility in your finances. If you're curious about how much equity you might have built so far, or want to understand how your loan is working for you over time, I'd be happy to walk through the numbers with you.

Let's talk about your equity position and what options it might create for you.

Tip of the Week

Refinancing resets your amortization clock. If you're 10 years into a 30-year loan, consider a shorter term to avoid paying more total interest.

Tips for Homeowners

Co-Signing a Mortgage: What You're Really Agreeing To

1.

Co-signing makes you equally responsible for the debt. If the primary borrower misses payments, your credit score takes the same hit and the lender can pursue you for the full balance.

2.

The co-signed mortgage debt appears on your credit report and counts toward your DTI. This can limit your ability to qualify for your own financing until the loan is paid off or refinanced out of your name.

3.

There's no automatic way to remove yourself as a co-signer — the primary borrower must refinance the loan in their name alone. Get this understanding in writing before you sign.

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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