Timothy Dial · November 6, 2026

Building wealth with every payment

Mortgage Market Update

Timothy Dial

Timothy Dial

Friday, November 6, 2026

Building wealth with every payment

Hi there. I wanted to share something about homeownership that often gets overlooked—and it's working in your favor right now.

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

The hidden wealth you're building each month

Every mortgage payment you make does two things: it covers interest and it builds equity in your home. That equity is real money—it's yours. Over time, as you pay down your loan balance, your ownership stake grows, and you gain options. You might refinance into better terms, borrow against it if you need cash, or simply watch your net worth increase. The longer you stay in your home, the more powerful this becomes. If you're curious about how much equity you've built or what options that might unlock for you, I'd love to walk through it together.

Let's talk about what your equity means for your next move.

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 Timothy Dial team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

Your Mortgage Advisor

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Timothy Dial

Timothy Dial

tdial@nexamortgage.com

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