Will conflict in the Middle East push inflation higher and keep mortgage rates elevated in the U.S.?

In this episode of Today in Mortgages, Michael and Rich break down how geopolitical uncertainty — specifically tensions involving Iran — is impacting oil prices, inflation expectations, the 10-year Treasury, and what that means for mortgage rates and housing affordability.

In this episode, we cover:

How oil price volatility feeds inflation fears

Why global conflict creates uncertainty for interest rates

What central banks are watching right now

The impact of rising Treasury yields on mortgage pricing

What mortgage professionals can control in uncertain markets

If you’re a loan officer, real estate agent, or housing professional, this episode will help you separate the noise from what actually matters.

Legal Disclosure:
Today in Mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, which is an equal housing lender, NMLS# 2297. The content of this program is meant to be a commentary on mortgage and real estate news and any discussion of rates and/or products should not be taken as individual mortgage or home buying advice or pricing estimates. Any commentary on this show should not be considered a promise to make a loan. All applicants for a loan must qualify, and you should consult a professional regarding your individual loan scenarios for your financial situation. Visit Licenses - Network Funding for all state licensing and other legal information.

#mortgagerates #realestatenews #loanofficers #housingmarket #todayinmortgages

See more at TodayInMortgages.com

Want to get expert coaching everyday and have the power of the best Network in Mortgages behind your production business? Learn more here.

Learn more about Network Funding on our parent site.

Today in mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, which is an equal housing lender, NMLS# 2297. Corporate office located at 10370 Richmond Ave. Suite 900, Houston, TX 77042.

The content of this program is meant to be a commentary on mortgage and real estate news and any discussion of rates and or products should not be taken as individual mortgage or home buying advice or pricing estimates, and any commentary on this show is should not be considered a promise to make a loan. All applicants for a loan must qualify and you should consult a professional regarding your individual loan scenarios for your financial situation. Visit our website at nflp.com/licenses for all state licensing and other legal information.

Nearly 1 in 7 home sales fell apart last month — here's why.
In this episode, Michael and Rich break down fresh data from Redfin showing a record-high 14% of home purchase agreements falling through in February. They dig into what's driving buyer jitters, how volatile rates are shaking up contracts, why concessions are exploding, and what loan pros absolutely must do right now to keep clients confident.

🔥 What we cover:

Why February saw a spike in canceled home sale contracts

How rate volatility is freaking out buyers

Whether the trend started earlier or is brand new

What “lagging indicators” mean for March & April closings

Job market fears + AI headlines = more nervous first‑time buyers

What loan pros should do to stabilize client confidence

Why staying in constant contact is mission‑critical

Opportunities hiding inside today's chaos

LEGAL DISCLOSURE:
Today in Mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS# 2297. This content is commentary on mortgage and real estate news and should not be taken as individual mortgage advice or pricing. All applicants must qualify. Consult a professional regarding your personal loan scenario.
Licensing: Licenses - Network Funding

#TodayInMortgages #MortgageNews #HousingMarket #LoanOfficers #RealEstateInsights

See more at TodayInMortgages.com

Want to get expert coaching everyday and have the power of the best Network in Mortgages behind your production business? Learn more here.

Learn more about Network Funding on our parent site.

Today in mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, which is an equal housing lender, NMLS# 2297. Corporate office located at 10370 Richmond Ave. Suite 900, Houston, TX 77042.

The content of this program is meant to be a commentary on mortgage and real estate news and any discussion of rates and or products should not be taken as individual mortgage or home buying advice or pricing estimates, and any commentary on this show is should not be considered a promise to make a loan. All applicants for a loan must qualify and you should consult a professional regarding your individual loan scenarios for your financial situation. Visit our website at nflp.com/licenses for all state licensing and other legal information.

Is Build-to-Rent still hot… or cooling off?
In this episode of Today in Mortgages, Michael and Rich break down the future of build-to-rent communities — who they serve, why they surged, and whether new political pressure could slow them down. From affordability challenges to institutional investor debates, we’re unpacking what this trend means for homebuyers, renters, and mortgage pros.

🔍 What we cover:

• What “build-to-rent” really means
• Why these communities exploded in places like Houston, Phoenix, Dallas & the Sunbelt
• How affordability gaps are shaping demand
• The political fight over institutional homeownership
• Whether forcing sell-offs could hurt housing supply
• What this all means for buyers, renters & the mortgage market
• Network Funding’s take on putting more people in homes

Legal Disclosure:
Today in Mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, an equal housing lender, NMLS# 2297. The content of this program is commentary on mortgage and real estate news and should not be taken as individual mortgage or homebuying advice or pricing estimates. Any commentary on this show should not be considered a promise to make a loan. All applicants must qualify. Consult a professional regarding your individual loan scenario.
Licensing information: https://nflp.com/licenses

#todayinmortgages #buildtorent #mortgagenews #realestateindustry

See more at TodayInMortgages.com

Want to get expert coaching everyday and have the power of the best Network in Mortgages behind your production business? Learn more here.

Learn more about Network Funding on our parent site.

Today in mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, which is an equal housing lender, NMLS# 2297. Corporate office located at 10370 Richmond Ave. Suite 900, Houston, TX 77042.

The content of this program is meant to be a commentary on mortgage and real estate news and any discussion of rates and or products should not be taken as individual mortgage or home buying advice or pricing estimates, and any commentary on this show is should not be considered a promise to make a loan. All applicants for a loan must qualify and you should consult a professional regarding your individual loan scenarios for your financial situation. Visit our website at nflp.com/licenses for all state licensing and other legal information.