John Hudson · November 6, 2026

What your lender should know about you

Mortgage Market Update

J. Aaron Kapp

John Hudson

Friday, November 6, 2026

What your lender should know about you

Hi there. I wanted to share something I see happen too often with borrowers—and how to avoid it.

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.


Smart Money Habits

Why your lender should know your full financial picture

When you're shopping for a mortgage or thinking about refinancing, the temptation is to share only what you think we need to know. But here's the thing: the more complete your financial story is, the better I can help you. If you've paid off debt, built savings, improved your credit, or had a change in income, those details matter—they often open doors to better loan options or terms you wouldn't get otherwise. I've seen borrowers leave real advantages on the table simply because we didn't have the full context. A conversation about your whole situation, not just the bare minimum, usually reveals opportunities worth exploring.

Let's talk through your finances and see what might be possible 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 J. Aaron Kapp team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

J

J. Aaron Kapp

John Hudson

jhudson@hmmtg.com

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