Barrett Financial · November 6, 2026

What's your home actually worth to you?

Mortgage Market Update

Ryan Stoker

Barrett Financial

Friday, November 6, 2026

What's your home actually worth to you?

A lot happens between the day you close and today. Your home has likely changed value, you've paid down principal, and your financial picture has probably shifted too.

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

Every mortgage payment you make builds equity—that's the part of your home's value that belongs to you. As rates move around and property values shift, the equity you've built becomes one of your most flexible financial tools. Whether you're thinking about tapping into it for a major project, using it to refinance into better terms, or simply wanting to know where you stand, understanding your equity position matters. It's one of those things that's easy to overlook until you need it. I'm happy to run the numbers and show you what you've built so far and what your options might look like.

Get in touch and we can talk through your equity 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 Ryan Stoker team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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Ryan Stoker

Barrett Financial

ryanstoker@barrettfinancial.com

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