Paul Isaacson · November 3, 2026

What moving rates mean for your mortgage

Mortgage Market Update

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Paul Isaacson

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

What moving rates mean for your mortgage

Rates are always shifting in small ways, and I want to make sure you understand what that means for you.

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.


Rate Environment

What happens to your payment when rates shift

Rate changes affect different borrowers in different ways, and it's worth understanding how. If you have a fixed-rate mortgage, your payment stays the same—rate moves don't touch it. But if you're thinking about refinancing or buying, a rate move changes what you'd qualify for and what your new payment would be. Even small rate changes can shift your options. The reverse is true too: if rates drop, refinancing might make sense for you again, or you might have more borrowing power than before. The point is that rates are always moving, and it's smart to check in periodically to see if your loan still works for your situation.

If you'd like to talk through how current rates affect your specific scenario, I'm here to help.

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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