Kate Kippenberger — Kate Kippenberger · November 3, 2026

What's your home equity worth to you?

Mortgage Market Update

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Kate Kippenberger — Kate Kippenberger

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

What's your home equity worth to you?

Hi there. We work with a lot of homeowners who don't realize how much financial cushion they've built into their homes over time.

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

Your home is working harder than you think

Every mortgage payment you make builds equity—that's the difference between what your home is worth and what you still owe. Over time, this adds up to real financial power. The sooner you understand how much equity you've accumulated, the sooner you can explore what it means for your future: whether that's refinancing to better terms, funding a home improvement, or tapping into it for another goal. Your equity is yours to own, and it grows whether rates move or stay still. If you haven't checked in on yours lately, now's a good time to see where you stand.

Let's talk about your equity and what options might be available to 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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