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Mortgage Market News
This succinct analysis of the previous week’s news shows what’s happening in the markets and why.
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Mounting Evidence of a Weaker Job Market
December 8, 2025
More labor sector data is pointing to growing softness in the job market, while the latest inflation figures came in largely as expected.
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Pending Home Sales Pick Up
December 1, 2025
September brought a slight slowdown in annual home price gains, yet October’s pending home sales hit a yearly high. Plus, the government released previously delayed September data on retail sales and wholesale inflation.
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Mixed Jobs Data, Home Sales Edge Higher
November 24, 2025
The delayed September Jobs report showed stronger-than-expected job growth – but a rising unemployment rate. What does this mean for the Fed’s next meeting? Meanwhile, builder confidence ticked up and existing home sales rose for the second month in a row.
Talking Points
Views on all the real estate news from the past week, deep dives on trending topics, a bit of inspiration, and more.
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Weekend Talking Points - 'Overstated'
December 12, 2025
The Fed cut short-term interest rates for the 3rd time in 2025, admitted that the BLS jobs numbers were probably “overstated,” and announced the resumption of short-term asset purchases — all good news for bond yields (and by extension, mortgage rates).
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Weekend Talking Points - 'Canaries'
December 5, 2025
ADP’s November jobs data renewed concerns about the labor market (especially small businesses) and the economy as a whole. A rate cut on December 10 now seems likely, and average mortgage rates are approaching 6% again. Transaction volumes are starting to recover.
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Weekend Talking Points - 'Grateful'
November 21, 2025
The government jobs data is starting to flow in, and it seems to be contradicting what we’ve been seeing from private sources like ADP. As a result, hopes are fading for a 3rd Fed rate cut on December 10.
MBS Highway Housing Index
Real-time updates on homebuyer activity, pricing pressure and sales pace both regionally and nationally.
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November 2025 MBS Highway Housing Index
November 11, 2025
The MBS Highway National Housing Index fell 3 points in November 2025 to 24. A year ago, the index stood at 31. While average mortgage rates are significantly lower than they were a year ago, inventory levels are much higher, putting downward pressure on prices.
October 2025 MBS Highway Housing Index
October 15, 2025
The MBS Highway National Housing Index was flat in October 2025 at 27. A year ago, the index was at 40. So far, our survey respondents are seeing a limited boost to transaction volumes from mortgage rates trending lower over the last three months.
September 2025 MBS Highway Housing Index
September 9, 2025
After months of steady declines, the MBS Highway National Housing Index bounced back – climbing 3 points to 27. This improvement partially reflects the recent sharp dip in mortgage rates sparked by softer-than-expected labor sector data.
Visionary Voices
This in-depth analysis by our team of experts on crucial topics like inflation, the Fed and economic data will help you address your clients’ biggest questions and concerns.
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Will Labor Softness Prompt a December Rate Cut?
November 19, 2025
The Fed delivered a second straight rate cut in October, but uncertainty around December’s policy decision is growing as officials weigh persistent inflation against mounting signs of labor-market weakness.
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Shutdown Stalls Data, Hinders Housing Activity
October 7, 2025
The ongoing government shutdown is directly impacting the housing market and delaying crucial economic data the Federal Reserve was counting on ahead of its next policy meeting on October 29. Here’s what’s being affected, and why it matters.
Do Fed Rate Cuts Cause Longer-Term Rates to Rise?
September 24, 2025
Recent headlines stress that mortgage rates rose after the Fed cut - but the reality is more complex and often misunderstood. In this deep dive, Barry Habib explains why markets often move before the Fed acts, and what truly drives interest rates.
Product Updates
Enhancements we’re making to help industry professionals better serve their clients.
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Product Update Alert: Buy vs Rent
March 12, 2024
Help your clients realize the true advantages of owning a home with our enhanced Buy vs Rent tool.
Product Update Alert: Cost of Waiting
February 6, 2024
Our updated Cost of Waiting tool helps our subscribers demonstrate how delaying a purchase for even a year or two could cost buyers thousands in appreciation, amortization, equity and more.
Product Update Alert: Debt Consolidation
January 26, 2024
Our newly enhanced Debt Consolidation tool helps your clients achieve their financial goals and gain a better position to build wealth for their family.
