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Talking Points
Weekend Talking Points - 'Now Hiring'
Jobs week is off to a strong start, with a big jump in job openings (JOLTs) and the biggest growth in private employment (ADP) we’ve seen in 18 months.
Borrower-Ready Insights
FAQ: What does debt-to-income ratio mean?
Your debt-to-income ratio plays a major role in the mortgage approval process. Here's what it means, how it's calculated, and why it matters when buying a home.
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Mortgage Market News
Inflation Ticks Higher, Housing Appreciation Forecasts Hold Firm
Annual inflation moved higher in April, while new home sales came in below expectations. At the same time, long-term home price forecasts continue to reinforce the wealth-building potential of homeownership.
Webinars
March 19, 2026
Stop Competing on Rate: How to Become the Go-To Lender for Complex Transactions in 2026
In this exclusive webinar, Highway + The Loan Atlas bring together three faculty members with a combined $3 billion in personal mortgage production to show you exactly how they position programs like non-QM, DSCR, reverse mortgages, and investment property HELOCs to become the lender Realtors call when traditional financing falls apart.
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Podcasts
April 24, 2026
Inside the Data: January 2026 Case-Shiller Index
Case-Shiller data for January shows a slowdown in annual home price growth, but a closer look reveals a more encouraging trend beneath the surface. While year-over-year gains hit their slowest pace since mid-2023, recent monthly data points to stronger momentum that could continue, especially with shifts in mortgage rates. The question now is whether that momentum can hold as broader economic factors begin to change.
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April 8, 2026
Mortgage Market News: Jobs Data Paints a Mixed Picture
A stronger-than-expected jobs report contrasted with other signs of a cooling labor market, creating a mixed picture overall. While the headline jobs data came in strong, underlying details raised questions, and ADP employment figures added to the uncertainty with mixed signals. Additional labor market reports pointed to softer trends, suggesting some cooling beneath the surface. At the same time, home values continued to show resilience, rising for the sixth consecutive month.
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April 8, 2026
The Wealth Building Power of Homeownership
Homeownership has always been one of the most powerful ways to build wealth. Even in a shifting market, the long-term opportunity hasn’t changed. Find out why getting in the market matters more than timing it perfectly.
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