Fun night of bowling to benefit The Hendrickson Foundation. Big thanks to everyone who came out. The energy was incredible — all in support of the Foundation’s mission to grow hockey and create inclusive opportunities for athletes with disabilities.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may have ended last week—but its ripple effects are still hitting the mortgage world. Erik Hendrikson, Chairman of Tradition Mortgage, says with key economic reports still delayed, markets are running on limited info.

This week brings the long-delayed release of the September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report — the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. Erik Hendrikson, Chairman of Tradition Mortgage, says yes, the data is a bit stale, but don’t underestimate its impact.

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December's FOMC meeting is expected to bring another 25 bps cut to the Fed Funds Rate. Erik Hendrikson, Chairman of Tradition Mortgage, says since that is baked into current mortgage and bond rates, any additional movement will hinge on the tone of Powell's comments.

After the shutdown data blackout, markets brace for NFP & CPI this week. Erik Hendrikson, Chairman of Tradition Mortgage, says that weaker jobs or inflation could push rates lower, while strong data could reverse gains. #WeCareAndWeClose

The government shutdown delayed key data. Last week’s Jobs Report and CPI finally offered some clarity. Erik Hendrikson, Chairman of Tradition Mortgage, says despite softer inflation, mortgage and bond markets barely moved as investors remain cautious about data reliability.

This year we lost a hockey legend and pioneer. Murray Williamson, a player, coach, and builder of American Hockey, founded the Midwest Junior Hockey League (now USHL), and helped launch the World Junior Championship. youtu.be/AF8Y-7-ikCE

Happy New Year! As we wrap up 2025, Erik Hendrikson, Chairman of Tradition Mortgage, recaps 2025 numbers and trends as well as giving us a preview of 2026. #WeCareAndWeClose

A little education from Tradition Mortgage.

A quick walk through some mortgage education from Tradition Mortgage!

Tradition Mortgage Education

With inflation still above target and the job market starting to cool, policymakers face tough choices on when—and how much—to cut rates. What happens next could shape borrowing costs, housing demand, and the broader economy this year.

Tradition Mortgage helps you dissect the pulse of the markets amid various trends. #WeCareAndWeClose

With a recap of January, Erik Hendrikson, Chairman of Tradition Mortgage, outlines where the market is and what to expect moving forward. #WeCareAndWeClose

Welcome Garrett Daly to the Tradition Mortgage Team! With a background shaped by business studies at Bowling Green State University & University of St. Thomas—plus years competing in NCAA Men’s Hockey—Garrett brings discipline, strategy, & teamwork to every client relationship.

Tradition is well known for their support of hockey, especially youth hockey. Once again, they have stepped up, this time to help Saint Paul Hockey build a new JV Locker Room! Good Luck!

The latest economic data shows the labor market continuing to soften — and that’s important for anyone watching mortgage rates. When hiring slows and unemployment ticks up, the Fed gets more breathing room… which can translate into improved rate conditions.

Honored to spend the day w/ ETS (Every Third Saturday) & “Warriors Path” cohort, an incredible group of Veterans committed to growth, purpose, & long-term resilience. Warriors Path is a month-long, intensive personal improvement program to help Veterans in both career & life.