Bianca Lopez · November 6, 2026

What's your home actually worth right now

Mortgage Market Update

Bianca Lopez

Bianca Lopez

Friday, November 6, 2026

What's your home actually worth right now

Homeowners often forget that their monthly payment is doing two things at once—building equity and covering interest. Let's talk about the equity side of that equation.

National Mortgage Rates · November 4, 2026

Conventional 30-Year

7.12%

FHA 30-Year

6.90%

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.

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Equity Building

Your home is quietly building wealth

Every mortgage payment you make builds equity—the difference between what your home is worth and what you owe. Most borrowers don't think about this until they need it, but equity is real money sitting in your house. It can be tapped for home improvements, education, or other big expenses through a home equity line or loan. The sooner you understand how much equity you have, the sooner you can plan how to use it. If you haven't checked your home's value or calculated your equity position in a while, now's a good time. I can help you figure out exactly where you stand and whether tapping that equity makes sense for your situation.

Let's talk about your equity and what options might work for you.

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 Bianca Lopez team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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Bianca Lopez

Bianca Lopez

Bianca Lopez

BiancaJ@BarrettFinancial.com

(520) 907-2520

2701 East Insight Way, Suite 150, Chandler, AZ 85286

(520) 907-2520  |  https://themortgagehomemaker.com/

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