Tony Recupero · November 3, 2026

Your situation probably isn't the same anymore

Mortgage Market Update

Tony Recupero

Tony Recupero

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Your situation probably isn't the same anymore

Markets move. Life moves. Your mortgage doesn't have to stay stuck in the past.

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.


Affordability Check

What changed in your mortgage math

If you bought a home a few years ago, your monthly payment is locked in—but everything around it has shifted. Property values have moved. Interest rates have fluctuated. Your income may have grown. Your credit profile may have improved. That combination means your financial picture today is genuinely different from when you signed your loan. Sometimes it's worth taking a fresh look at where you stand: whether your current loan still makes sense, whether you're building equity as fast as you could be, or whether a new approach might free up cash for other goals. I help clients spot these shifts all the time, and it often opens doors they didn't know existed.

If you'd like to see what's changed for you, let's talk—no obligation.

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 Tony Recupero team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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Tony Recupero

Tony Recupero

tony.recupero@edgehomefinance.com

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