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Talking Points
Weekend Talking Points - 'Oh My!'
Oh my! That April CPI! Inflation surged on higher energy prices, which affect a lot more than just gasoline and jet fuel prices (airline tickets, fertilizer, etc.) So far, the housing market is showing resilience, but there is little doubt that higher mortgage rates are keeping spring/summer transaction volumes more muted than they would be otherwise.
Borrower-Ready Insights
FAQ: Can I buy a home if I have student loan debt?
Wondering if student loan debt could affect your ability to buy a home? Here’s what lenders look for and the steps you can take to strengthen your path to homeownership.
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MBS Highway Housing Index
May 2026 MBS Highway Housing Index
The MBS Highway National Housing Index rose 5 points in May 2026, climbing from 42 in April to 47. Buyer activity rebounded sharply from last month’s rate-driven pullback, hitting exactly 50 — the expansion threshold — while price direction continued its slow but steady climb.
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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