On The Highway

Tim Braheem has spent over 30 years coaching top producers through volatile markets by teaching them how to stay mentally clear, emotionally steady, and consistently effective. In this webinar, he’ll share the mindset frameworks elite originators are using in 2026 to perform under pressure.

In this episode of On the Highway, Luke Carrender shares how he found his way into the mortgage industry in 2017 and why the work continues to matter to him. Coming from a background in finance and bookkeeping, Luke talks about how helping people achieve homeownership gave his career real purpose and long-term direction. Luke explains how he has built his business by focusing on relationships over...

The Fed’s preferred inflation measure came in as expected, while winter weather and the holidays slowed momentum in signed housing contracts. Here’s a look at the key highlights. • PCE Inflation Data Offers Encouraging Signs • Pending Home Sales Slide • Q3 GDP Surges to Fastest Pace Since 2023 • Claims Data Reflect Low Layoffs, Low Hiring and the Gig Economy Read more: https://www2.highway.ai/blog...

Inflation data aligned with expectations in December, while lower interest rates have helped lift home sales. Here’s a look at the key highlights. • Consumer Inflation in Line with Forecasts • Strongest Existing Home Sales in Nearly Three Years • New Home Sales Remain Near Recent High • Additional Economic Takeaways Read more: https://www2.highway.ai/blog/january-20-2026-mortgage-market-news Subsc...

The MBS Highway National Housing Index saw a solid rebound in January 2026, rising 7 points from December to 34. A year ago, the index stood at 36. Lower mortgage rates are beginning to support transaction activity and put modest upward pressure on prices. Read the full index: https://www2.highway.ai/blog/january-2026-mbs-highway-housing-index Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...

The labor market continues to show signs of softening, while new home construction lost steam last fall. Here’s a look at the key highlights. • Beneath the Surface of December’s Jobs Report • Private Payrolls Rebound in December, but Miss Forecasts • Broader Data Reinforces a Cooling Labor Market • Housing Starts Fall to Pandemic-Era Lows Read more: https://www2.highway.ai/blog/january-12-2026-mor...

Listen as Scott Brixen breaks down the latest Case-Shiller home price data and explains why it’s considered the gold standard for measuring home price appreciation. He touches on emerging shifts in the market, why the national headlines don’t tell the whole story, and what the latest trends could signal as we head into 2026. Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-the-highway/id1...

Pending Home Sales and home price gains came in stronger than expected, while unemployment claims fell below forecasts. Read more: https://www.highway.ai/blog/january-5-2026-mortgage-market-news Subscribe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-the-highway/id1683229825 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4c6tmaGEe8TeWpuegaJsjO?si=cbd418e05902427d Try MBS Highway free for 14 days: https:...

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.