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FAQ: How can I improve my credit score before buying a home?
Getting ready to buy a home? A few simple credit habits can boost your score faster than you might expect – and potentially help you qualify for better loan terms.
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Mortgage Market News
Jobs Data Paints a Mixed Picture
A stronger-than-expected jobs report contrasted with other signs of a cooling labor market, as home values rose for the sixth month in a row.
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Talking Points
Weekend Talking Points - 'No Hike, No Cut'
Jobs growth remained weak, but the market is still focused on the potential inflationary impact of the US/Iran conflict. While mortgage rates have eased recently, they’re still nearly half a percentage point higher than they were pre-war.
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
March 30, 2026
Mortgage Market News: Fed Pauses Again, Housing Hits Weather Snag
For the second straight meeting, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, though not without internal debate. Housing activity showed mixed signals, with new home sales dropping and builders remaining cautious while pending home sales inched higher, as recent weather disruptions impacted parts of the country. At the same time, wholesale inflation came in hotter than expected alongside updates on unemployment.
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March 30, 2026
Highway Heroes: Top Producer Interview with Scot Gale
In this episode of On the Highway, Scot Gale shares how he broke into the mortgage industry in 2020 and quickly built a purchase-focused business grounded in discipline and continuous learning.
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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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