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Mortgage Market News
Energy Prices Push Inflation Higher
March inflation moved higher, driven largely by energy price spikes. Plus, updated home price forecasts highlight how homeownership can build wealth.
Borrower-Ready Insights
FAQ: Why is an appraisal important when buying or refinancing a home?
A home appraisal is a key step in the buying or refinancing process. Here’s what it means for you and how to prepare.
MBS Highway Housing Index
April 2026 MBS Highway Housing Index
The MBS Highway National Housing Index fell 5 points in April 2026, dropping from 47 in March to 42. While national price direction remained relatively steady, buyer activity declined sharply, likely reflecting the recent rise in mortgage rates.
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 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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April 8, 2026
Mortgage Market News: Cooling Hiring Trends Come Into Focus
It was a quieter week for economic data, with markets driven more by uncertainty around the conflict in Iran and swings in oil prices. Meanwhile, labor market reports showed some signals on hiring trends, with ADP indicating sluggish job growth and jobless claims hinting at a growing gig economy.
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