On The Highway

October hiring came in much stronger than expected, with the latest jobs report showing surprising strength and private sector hiring topping forecasts. Additional labor market reports offer further insight into the broader employment picture. Tune in to learn what you need to know about the latest labor market trends.

The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, while PCE inflation came in as expected. In housing news, new home sales edged lower, while nationwide home prices continued to rise. Meanwhile, the latest GDP and unemployment data provided fresh insights into the strength of the economy. Here’s what you need to know.

Discover how non-QM loans can help you reach more borrowers, uncover new opportunities, and grow your mortgage business without waiting for rates to fall. Listen as Bill Lyons and MBS Highway as they explore DSCR and bank statement loan programs, how to identify qualified borrowers, and strategies for overcoming common objections. Learn how to find overlooked opportunities in your existing databas...

The housing market showed signs of slowing in September as pending home sales declined sharply and new home construction lost momentum. Meanwhile, political unrest in France and concerns over AI-related debt fueled a flight to safety, pushing bond prices higher and yields lower. We also break down the latest jobless claims data for insight into labor market conditions.

Hotter-than-expected inflation puts the Fed in focus, existing home sales show a modest rebound, and the latest consumer spending and unemployment data offer fresh insight into the economy. Here’s what you need to know.

The MBS Highway National Housing Index fell to 15 in October, down from 22 in September, marking its fifth consecutive monthly decline. After reaching a seasonal high of 47 in May, the index has continued to weaken, with both buyer activity and home price direction declining sharply from the previous month.

Minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting, home price trends, and the latest jobless claims highlighted a relatively quiet week in the markets. We’ll break down what the Fed minutes may mean for mortgage rates, explore how movements in European bond markets influenced rates here at home, and cover the other key market developments you need to know.

What’s driving mortgage rates, and where are the opportunities for your business? Join Dan Habib, Highway’s CRO, as he breaks down the Fed, inflation, and labor market trends shaping the rate outlook. Turn market insight into more business with practical strategies to use MBS Highway’s loan comparison tool, build client trust, close more loans, and win referrals from non-rate-sensitive partners. T...

Inflation came in cooler than expected, the September jobs report fell well short of forecasts, and private-sector hiring showed signs of improvement. Other labor and economic data offered additional insight into the economy, while national home values continued to rise despite broader uncertainty.

Comments from Fed officials and headlines surrounding the conflict with Iran contributed to market volatility, while new home sales strengthened in August to their highest pace of the year. Here’s a look at these developments and the latest jobless claims data.

When a resale listing needs more buyer interest, a price reduction isn’t the only option. In this webinar, Highway and The Loan Atlas break down how seller-paid rate buydowns and closing-cost contributions can create meaningful payment relief for buyers while giving loan officers a powerful way to bring value to listing agents. See how to compare price reductions, temporary and permanent buydowns,...

The Fed hiked rates for the first time in three years in a unanimous vote, while new home construction cooled and pending home sales ticked slightly higher from the previous month. We’ll also take a quick look at the latest consumer spending and unemployment data. Here’s what you need to know.

Listen as Brandon Brotsky shares how he built an audience of more than 600,000 followers and turned social media into a consistent source of business. You’ll learn how to create engaging content, grow your audience, repurpose posts across platforms, and turn followers into conversations and leads.

The latest inflation data keeps the possibility of a Fed rate hike on the table as policymakers weigh persistent price pressures and labor market conditions. Meanwhile, existing home sales declined for the third consecutive month, signaling continued challenges in the housing market, while the latest unemployment claims offer another look at the strength of the labor market.

The MBS Highway National Housing Index continued its downward trend in September, falling from 27 in August to 22. The index has now declined for four consecutive months after reaching a seasonal high of 47 in May. Both buyer activity and home price direction weakened from the previous month.

On this episode of On the Highway, host Shelly Williams breaks down the latest economic and housing news, starting with August’s stronger-than-expected jobs report. While the headline number surprised to the upside, other labor data painted a different picture, with private-sector hiring slowing to a seven-month low and additional reports pointing to a gradually cooling job market. Shelly explains...

Home prices are moving higher again nationally, but the headline doesn’t tell the whole story. Some markets are setting new highs, while others still haven’t recovered from their 2022 peaks. The latest Case-Shiller data reveals just how divided the housing market has become. Scott Brixson breaks down what the numbers are really telling us in the latest On the Highway.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the need for continued progress on inflation but stopped short of committing to a September rate hike. Meanwhile, new home sales slowed in July, home prices continued to build on recent gains, and the latest GDP and unemployment data provided a fresh snapshot of the broader economy.

The latest home price appreciation data highlighted the long-term wealth-building opportunity of homeownership. Also of note, home sales and construction cooled in July, while the Fed’s meeting minutes pointed to the importance of upcoming inflation and jobs data. Here’s what you need to know about how homeownership can build wealth over time, the slowdown in new home construction, another decline...

Learn how to use MBS Highway’s Debt Consolidation tool to help clients unlock their home equity, lower monthly payments, and potentially shave years off their mortgage, while creating more opportunities in any rate environment.

Inflation delivered some encouraging news, while the housing market continues to send mixed signals. We’ll break down the latest on inflation, existing home sales and home values, plus take a closer look at what consumer spending and unemployment claims are telling us about the economy.

The MBS Highway National Housing Index fell 5 points in August 2026 to 27, with the normal seasonal downturn exacerbated by the highest mortgage rates we’ve seen in more than a year.

Join MBS Highway and a panel of nationally recognized experts in tax strategy, business advisory, and wealth management for an educational webinar on how you can gain referrals from accountants, financial planners, and family offices by helping their clients and yourself mitigate taxes.

The labor market showed more signs of losing momentum in July, with several key reports pointing to softer hiring conditions. From unexpected weakness in the latest jobs data to a slowdown in private sector hiring, the numbers are raising new questions about the direction of the economy. Find out what the latest reports reveal and why they matter.

National home prices may appear stable, but the latest Case-Shiller data reveals a more nuanced story beneath the surface. In this episode of On the Highway, Scott Brixen breaks down what the newest home price numbers really mean, why the national headlines don't tell the whole story, and where the strongest and weakest housing markets are beginning to emerge.