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Mortgage Basics
Ease Into Your Mortgage with a Temporary Rate Buydown
A temporary buydown allows homebuyers to lower their interest rate for the first several years of their mortgage loan, helping them ease into homeownership.
May 08, 2024
Signs You Have Outgrown Your Starter Home
Home Life
5 Signs You Have Outgrown Your Starter Home
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Options for Low Housing Inventory
Market and Industry
What to Do When You Can’t Find a House You Love: Solutions for Low Inventory
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2020 Achievements Scotsman Guide Top Lender
In the News
Waterstone Mortgage: Our 2020 Achievements
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Waterstone Mortgage Our 2020 Achievements
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Waterstone Mortgage: Our 2020 Achievements
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How to Qualify Mortgage Down Payment Assistance
Mortgage Basics
How to Qualify for Mortgage Down Payment Assistance
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Our Jacksonville Florida Branch is Up and Running
Life at WMC
Our Jacksonville, Florida Branch is Up and Running
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FOMC Meeting April No Change
Market and Industry
April 2021 FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
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We are a Milwaukee Business Journal Tech Award Winner
In the News
We are a Milwaukee Business Journal “Tech Award” Winner!
April 16, 2021
Energy Efficiency Home Tips
Home Life
How to Make your Home More Energy Efficient and Save Money
April 14, 2021
Down Payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
Mortgage Basics
Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers
March 28, 2021
Real Estate Negotiation Tips
Agent Resources
How to Negotiate in a Real Estate Transaction
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Renovations that Add Value
Home Life
Easy Home Renovations That Add the Most Value
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FOMC Meeting March No Change
Market and Industry
March 2021 FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
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Home Loans for DACA Dreamers
Market and Industry
Home Loans for DACA Recipients
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First-Time Homebuyer Tool Kit
Home Life
Must-Have Tools Every New Homeowner Should Own
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How Interest Rates Work
Market and Industry
How Mortgage Interest Rates Work
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Things to Do Before Refinancing
Mortgage Basics
Things You Should do Before you Refinance your Mortgage Loan
March 04, 2021
URLA New Mortgage Loan Application
Market and Industry
Introducing URLA: The New Mortgage Loan Application
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Reasons for Relocating
Home Life
Reasons to Relocate: Why People Move
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Introducing our Blue Diamond Club
Life at WMC
Introducing our Blue Diamond Club
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Mortgage Underwriting Process
Mortgage Basics
The Mortgage Underwriting Process Explained
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2020 Recap Year to Remember
Life at WMC
Our 2020: A Year to Remember
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Home Appraisal Basics
Mortgage Basics
Home Appraisal Basics: What to Expect
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FOMC Meeting January No Change Fed Funds Rate
Market and Industry
January FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
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How to Make an Offer on House
Mortgage Basics
How to Make an Offer on a House
January 25, 2021
How to Close Your Mortgage Virtually
In the News
Waterstone Mortgage’s Full eClosing: How to Close on a New Home Virtually
January 25, 2021
Tips for Staying Productive Winter
Home Life
Tips to Stay Productive During the Winter
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How to Save for Down Payment on House
Mortgage Basics
How to Save for a Down Payment on a House
January 20, 2021