Aaron Kozikowski · November 6, 2026

Has your home situation changed since you bought?

Mortgage Market Update

Aaron Kozikowski

Friday, November 6, 2026

Has your home situation changed since you bought?

Each week I share ideas that help homeowners make smarter decisions about their mortgages. This one's about knowing when to look twice at your current loan.

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.


Refinance Timing

Your loan might be worth revisiting

If you've owned your home for a few years, your situation has probably changed—and so have your options. Maybe your credit score has improved, your home has gained value, or you've paid down principal. Any of these can open doors you didn't have before: lower rates, shorter terms, cash-out options, or different loan types that fit your life better now.

The tricky part? These changes don't announce themselves. A quick conversation with me can reveal whether refinancing makes sense for you. We'd look at what you're paying now versus what's available, the costs involved, and how long it would take to break even. Sometimes the answer is yes; sometimes it's no. Either way, you'll have clarity instead of wondering.

Let's talk through whether a refinance could 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 Aaron Kozikowski team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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