Economic updates last week revealed that the labor market showed some weakness, first quarter economic growth contracted, the Fed's preferred inflation measure slowed, and home prices continued their upward trajectory.

Homebuyers have more options to choose from than they’ve had in 5 years, but relatively high mortgage rates and still-rising home prices are keeping the spring selling season subdued.

The MBS Highway National Housing Index rose three points to 48 in April 2025. While this marks the fifth-straight month of increases, buyer activity remains slightly cooler, and price direction significantly cooler, than at the same time last year.

The federal government has now restarted collecting defaulted student loan payments from millions of Americans – the first time since the pandemic began.

MBS Highway is excited to announce our new Strike Rate tool, which was designed to help our subscribers capture more refinance opportunities that are sitting right in their pipeline – immediately as they become available.