Carrie Nicholsky · November 6, 2026

Your home is building wealth—here's proof

Mortgage Market Update

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Carrie Nicholsky

Friday, November 6, 2026

Your home is building wealth—here's proof

One of the best-kept secrets about homeownership is how steadily it builds your net worth. Let me show you what I mean.

National Mortgage Rates · November 5, 2026

Conventional 30-Year

7.18%

FHA 30-Year

6.90%

VA 30-Year

6.76%

Rate trend

Source: Optimal Blue daily mortgage indices via FRED · 30-yr: Freddie Mac weekly survey

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—here's how

Every mortgage payment you make builds equity in your home. It's one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to everyday homeowners, and it works quietly in the background whether you're paying attention or not. The more equity you accumulate, the more options open up to you down the road—whether that's accessing funds for a major expense, refinancing into better terms, or simply owning your home outright sooner. Understanding your equity position helps you make smarter decisions about your finances. If you're curious where you stand or wondering how to put your growing equity to work for you, I'd love to walk through it together.

Let's talk about your equity and what it means for your financial picture.

Tip of the Week

Closing costs typically run 2-5% of the loan amount. Ask your lender for a Loan Estimate so there are no surprises.

Tips for Homeowners

Protecting Yourself from Mortgage Scams

1.

Wire fraud is one of the fastest-growing real estate scams. Never wire closing funds based solely on email instructions — always verify account numbers by calling your title company at a number you look up yourself.

2.

Loan modification and foreclosure rescue scams target homeowners in distress. Legitimate help is available free through HUD-approved counseling agencies at 800-569-4287.

3.

Be wary of unsolicited offers to refinance or cash out equity at terms that sound unusually favorable. If someone contacts you out of the blue, verify their NMLS license number at nmlsconsumeraccess.org.

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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