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FAQ: Can self-employed buyers qualify for a mortgage?
Buying a home while self-employed may require extra planning, but the right strategy and loan options can help make homeownership a reality.
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Mortgage Market News
Home Sales Rise, Fed Holds Rates Steady
Markets got a dose of good news as the United States and Iran signed an agreement to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about global energy supplies. Meanwhile, the Fed held rates steady in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Chair, and housing data was mixed.
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Talking Points
Weekend Talking Points - 'Pax Iranica'
The Fed voted to keep interest rates steady, but many Fed members have a hawkish bias (wanting to raise rates). Over the last three months, energy prices have been driving inflation higher. But with the US/Iran conflict reportedly nearing an end, this should begin to reverse.
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
April 24, 2026
Inside the Data: January 2026 Case-Shiller Index
Case-Shiller data for January shows a slowdown in annual home price growth, but a closer look reveals a more encouraging trend beneath the surface. While year-over-year gains hit their slowest pace since mid-2023, recent monthly data points to stronger momentum that could continue, especially with shifts in mortgage rates. The question now is whether that momentum can hold as broader economic factors begin to change.
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April 8, 2026
Mortgage Market News: Jobs Data Paints a Mixed Picture
A stronger-than-expected jobs report contrasted with other signs of a cooling labor market, creating a mixed picture overall. While the headline jobs data came in strong, underlying details raised questions, and ADP employment figures added to the uncertainty with mixed signals. Additional labor market reports pointed to softer trends, suggesting some cooling beneath the surface. At the same time, home values continued to show resilience, rising for the sixth consecutive month.
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April 8, 2026
The Wealth Building Power of Homeownership
Homeownership has always been one of the most powerful ways to build wealth. Even in a shifting market, the long-term opportunity hasn’t changed. Find out why getting in the market matters more than timing it perfectly.
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