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Borrower-Ready Insights
FAQ: Should I choose a fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage?
Fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage: which one is right for you? The answer depends on more than just today’s rates, and understanding the key differences could save you money.
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Mortgage Market News
Fed Pauses Again, Housing Hits Weather Snag
For the second meeting in a row, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, as expected. In housing, recent weather slowed home purchase activity in many parts of the country, while wholesale inflation came in higher than anticipated.
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Talking Points
Weekend Talking Points - 'Gravity'
It was a tough week for housing with oil prices rising further, wholesale inflation spiking, mortgage rates jumping, and the Fed more worried about inflation than the labor market. Let’s hope this war is over before the spring selling season really gets going.
Webinars
February 24, 2026
Mastering the Refi Game with Strike Rate
In this webinar, The Loan Atlas team walks through how to use Strike Rate to capture refinance opportunities the moment they become available.
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February 23, 2026
MBS Highway 2026 Forecast with Dan Habib
Watch Dan Habib as he breaks down the MBS Highway 2026 Forecast. He shares his expert insights on what’s ahead for interest rates, home prices, unemployment, inflation, the Fed, and other key market drivers. You’ll also learn how to make the most of upcoming refinance opportunities. If you’re looking for clarity and a smarter strategy for the year ahead, this is a session you won’t want to miss.
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Podcasts
March 11, 2026
March 2026 MBS Highway Housing Index
The MBS Highway National Housing Index rose 4 points in March 2026, climbing from 43 in February to 47. A year ago, the index stood at 45. The spring seasonal upswing continues to build, with the buyer activity sub-index crossing into expansion territory for the first time since May 2024.
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March 16, 2026
Mortgage Market News: Signs the Labor Market Is Losing Steam
On this episode of On the Highway, Shelly Williams breaks down the latest economic signals impacting housing, including a weaker-than-expected February jobs report, mixed ADP data, and other indicators pointing to a cooling labor market. She also explains why home price forecasts remain strong nationwide and how these trends could create new opportunities for buyers.
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March 11, 2026
Mortgage Market News: Home Price Forecasts Signal Opportunities Ahead
In this episode of On the Highway, Shelly Williams covers the latest home price data highlighting the value of homeownership, as buyer activity continues to support home values. She also breaks down how wholesale inflation ran hot in January and why that matters for rates, and explains how gig work may be masking labor market strain, showing that unemployment filings don’t tell the full story.
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