On The Highway

Delayed government data shows the economy grew faster than expected in Q3, while the gig economy continues to influence unemployment claims. Here’s a look at the key highlights. • Q3 GDP Surges Past Forecasts • Claims Data Reflects Seasonal and Gig Economy Trends Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-the-highway/id1683229825 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4c6tmaGEe8TeWp...

Delayed government data showed inflation cooled more than forecasted, while the job market showed signs of softening. In housing news, sales ticked higher as inventory declined. Here’s a look at the key highlights. • Inflation Comes in Well Below Expectations • Delayed Jobs Reports Highlights Labor Market Weakness • Existing Home Sales Edge Higher • December Sees Slight Uptick in Builder Confidenc...

The Fed just cut rates again, but the bigger story may be who’s sitting at the table in 2026. On this episode, we explore what the latest Fed decision and upcoming committee shifts could mean for interest rates next year. Learn more: https://www.highway.ai/blog/the-feds-dovish-shift-in-2026 Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-the-highway/id1683229825 Spotify: https://open.spo...

The Fed announced its third rate cut of the year, while more labor data pointed to underlying softness in the job market. Here’s a look at the key highlights. • Fed Delivers Third Rate Cut as Policymakers Split • Job Openings Tick Higher, Yet Underlying Weakness Persists • Claims Data Skewed by Holidays and Benefit Expirations Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-the-highway/i...

The MBS Highway National Housing Index rose 3 points in December 2025 to 27. A year ago, the index stood at 32. Lower mortgage rates have yet to significantly boost transaction activity, but should provide a tailwind as the seasonal upswing gets going in January. Read the full index: https://www.highway.ai/blog/december-2025-mbs-highway-housing-index Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/...

More labor sector data is pointing to growing softness in the job market, while the latest inflation figures came in largely as expected. Here’s a look at the key highlights. * Small Businesses Drive a Sharp Drop in Private Payrolls * Additional Indicators Signal a Softer Job Market * PCE Inflation Data Points to Possible Rate Cut Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-the-highw...

Listen to the 2026 business planning workshop with Tim Braheem and Highway designed to help you build a clear, actionable plan for the year ahead. Learn the exact framework top producers use to plan their year, stay disciplined and achieve breakthrough results. ‍Tim’s step-by-step approach focuses on clarity, discipline and execution. You’ll walk through: • Setting smart goals with purpose • Creat...

In today’s episode, Tori Fortino explains why a simple 5–10 minute morning market update can transform your professionalism. When you understand what’s happening in the financial and mortgage markets, you show up better, more confident, and ready to provide real value to your clients. Try MBS Highway free for 14 days: https://hubs.la/Q03Vgnc50

What if every agent you met saw you as a marketing expert, not just a lender? In this webinar, The Loan Atlas team will show you how to use ListReports to provide real value and build stronger, more productive agent relationships – all using tools already at your fingertips. You’ll walk away with: • Strategies to identify agent opportunities fast • One-click open house flyers, sign-ins, and lead c...

In this episode, Diana Bajramovic explains why it’s often wiser for customers to act now rather than wait for a lower rate to purchase their home.

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson explores how shifting mobility trends and years of pent-up housing demand could reshape opportunities in the mortgage industry.

Stop Chasing Cold Leads – Start Owning Your Past Clients Tired of past clients forgetting your name and Realtors gravitating toward whichever loan officer is giving them attention this week? You’re not alone. But there’s a better way. Learn how top producers Josh Mettle, Scott DiGregorio and Daryn Fillis have built high-referral businesses using Home Report – a powerful tool that sends monthly, co...

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson breaks down how loan officers can navigate client communication during times of uncertainty, such as a government shutdown. She shares practical ways to stay informed, lead with confidence, and provide clarity when the market feels uncertain. Listeners will learn how small moments of guidance can strengthen trust and set them apart as true advisors.

Listen as Barry Habib, Tim Braheem, and top industry experts discuss strategies and tactics in this high-impact webinar designed to help you capture today’s refinance opportunities. You’ll learn how to position yourself as the go-to advisor in a shifting rate market. Download the “Marry the Home, Date the Rate” slide shared during the webinar: https://3775999.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3...

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson explores how AI is transforming the way loan officers approach content creation. She breaks down simple strategies to stay consistent on social media without spending hours behind the camera. Listeners will learn how these tools can free up time while helping them show up as trusted experts in their market. Megan's AI Avatar: https://vimeo.com/1121293510/a59c4479...

Listen to this exclusive webinar with Michael Wall and Steve Snowden as they share the powerful IRS strategies the wealthy use to significantly cut their tax bills. They’ll break down complex sections of the IRS code into simple, actionable insights and reveal advanced tactics designed to maximize your savings in 2025 and beyond. This is your chance to gain insider strategies and take control of y...

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson unpacks how the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages revealed significant revisions to job growth data, showing the labor market is weaker than previously reported. She explores what this new picture might mean for the Federal Reserve’s decision-making. Megan also considers the possible ripple effects for mortgage rates and housing.

Watch this engaging webinar with top producer Theoni Rapo. In just two years, she’s doubled her production, built a following of over 240,000 on TikTok, and maintains a 12% conversion rate while raising two kids under 3 years old. Discover how she turns social media into a lead-generating machine and how you can, too. About Theoni Rapo ‍Theoni Rapo entered the mortgage industry in 2016 while still...

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson breaks down what homebuyers really think about AI in the mortgage process and why most still crave human guidance. She highlights how loan professionals can build deeper trust by using the right tools to bring clarity and confidence to clients’ biggest financial decisions. Register for NAMB National 2025: https://web.cvent.com/event/58515384-9fb8-4f79-a1ef-16ee2d...

Listen as Jonathon Haddad and Tim Braheem join Barry Habib to discuss how the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act and the end of 'trigger leads' will impact you. Listen to this vital webinar to ensure your business is protected! ‍ About Jonathon Haddad Jonathon Haddad is the CEO and Chairman of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) and President of Next Door Lending. Since becoming...

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson breaks down the mortgage spread and why it matters for understanding where rates may be headed next. She explains how changes in the gap between the 10-year Treasury and 30-year fixed rates can create new opportunities in both purchase and refinance markets. Megan also shares insights into the economic factors that could drive this spread even lower, offering a c...

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson explains refinance activity, which now accounts for roughly 41% of all transactions. She breaks down why a significant portion of these are cash-out refinances. Megan also discusses how strategic debt restructuring can open new opportunities for client conversations in today’s market. For more timely updates like this daily, sign up for a free 14-day trial of MBS...

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson sits down with mortgage advisor Cache Nies to unpack the most common misconceptions that keep people stuck in the rental cycle. From exploring what affordability really looks like to revealing little-known strategies for first-time buyers, they break down the emotional and financial layers of homeownership. Whether you're navigating your first purchase or reevalu...

In this first session, we explored how top-producing originators were using AI-powered tools to streamline their marketing, save hours each week, and still deliver standout client experiences. If you’ve ever spent hours writing emails, chasing agents, or trying to keep up with marketing, this replay showed how that time could have been better spent growing your business and serving clients at a hi...

In today’s episode, Megan Anderson sits down with loan officer Heather Gautreau to unpack common fears first-time homebuyers face, like the myth of the 30-year commitment and the pressure to have perfect credit. Together, they explore how simple tools and personalized guidance can reframe the path from renting to owning, even in today’s economic climate. Through data-driven insight and relatable s...