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Mortgage Market News
Cooling Hiring Trends Come Into Focus
A quieter week for economic data, with markets largely driven by uncertainty around the conflict in Iran and swings in oil prices. Meanwhile, the latest labor market reports provided some important signals on hiring trends.
Borrower-Ready Insights
FAQ: Should I choose a fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage?
Fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage: which one is right for you? The answer depends on more than just today’s rates, and understanding the key differences could save you money.
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Mortgage Market News
Fed Pauses Again, Housing Hits Weather Snag
For the second meeting in a row, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, as expected. In housing, recent weather slowed home purchase activity in many parts of the country, while wholesale inflation came in higher than anticipated.
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
March 27, 2026
Mortgage Market News: Fed Pauses Again, Housing Hits Weather Snag
For the second straight meeting, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, though not without internal debate. Housing activity showed mixed signals, with new home sales dropping and builders remaining cautious while pending home sales inched higher, as recent weather disruptions impacted parts of the country. At the same time, wholesale inflation came in hotter than expected alongside updates on unemployment.
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March 27, 2026
Highway Heroes: Top Producer Interview with Scot Gale
In this episode of On the Highway, Scot Gale shares how he broke into the mortgage industry in 2020 and quickly built a purchase-focused business grounded in discipline and continuous learning.
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March 11, 2026
March 2026 MBS Highway Housing Index
The MBS Highway National Housing Index rose 4 points in March 2026, climbing from 43 in February to 47. A year ago, the index stood at 45. The spring seasonal upswing continues to build, with the buyer activity sub-index crossing into expansion territory for the first time since May 2024.
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