Darcy Highfill · November 3, 2026

Your home is building wealth every month

Mortgage Market Update

My Mortgage Company

Darcy Highfill

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Your home is building wealth every month

Hi there. I want to walk you through something that's probably happening right now without you thinking much about it—and why paying attention to it can help you later.

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 for you right now

Every mortgage payment you make builds equity—that's the difference between what your home is worth and what you still owe. As you pay down your loan balance, that gap grows. It's one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to homeowners, and it happens whether rates rise or fall. Some borrowers don't realize how much equity they've already built up, especially if they've owned their home for several years. Knowing your number matters because equity opens doors: it can fund home improvements, help you tap into a lower payment through a refinance, or give you options if life changes. I'd love to help you understand where you stand right now.

Reach out and we can take a quick look at your equity and what it means for your options.

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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