Discover how Waterstone Mortgage honors top loan originators through the exclusive Blue Diamond Club — celebrating sales excellence and community impact.
November 24, 2025
Flexible mortgage solutions to support your next chapter — whether you're buying, downsizing, or tapping into home equity
November 24, 2025
Learn about the free homebuying tools and mortgage education resources offered by the CFPB. Discover how these guides can help you compare loan options, understand interest rates, and feel confident buying your first home — with expert support from Waterstone Mortgage.
November 20, 2025
Discover how VA and conventional loans differ, and which mortgage type may best fit the needs of military buyers and veterans.
October 29, 2025
Discover how VA loans can be used in unique situations—like buying condos, multi-family homes, or after bankruptcy. Learn how to maximize your VA benefits.
October 08, 2025
Learn what trigger leads are, why you’re getting unsolicited loan offers, and how to protect your privacy by opting out. Get the latest updates on trigger lead laws.
September 09, 2025
Waterstone Mortgage CEO Jeff McGuiness has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard Award winner for his visionary leadership and innovation in the mortgage industry.
September 02, 2025
Founded in 2000, Waterstone Mortgage is celebrating our 25th year as a strong, reputable mortgage lender.
July 18, 2025
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) accounts are becoming more popular, but many people aren’t aware that these services could negatively impact your mortgage approval process, including delaying your closing date.  
June 17, 2025
As a loan originator, finding a lender to suit your unique needs, work style, market, and preferences can be a challenge. Here are the characteristics that Waterstone Mortgage has to offer — and how they can help you successfully expand your origination business.    
June 12, 2025
Review these expert tips before starting the homebuying process for the first time.
June 06, 2025
Considering buying a home without a Realtor? You may want to consider the financial and time-saving advantages of working with a real estate professional during your home purchase.
June 02, 2025
Our COO, Richard Tucker, and CLO, Stephanie Ziebell, were among the top 10 nationwide professionals in their respective categories of the OnCon Icon Awards.
May 01, 2025
Spring is the ideal time to check your home for maintenance needs — so you can remedy any potential issues and prepare your house for the coming warmer months. Download this free spring maintenance checklist to get a head start! 
April 02, 2025
Joining Waterstone Mortgage alongside Sean Hennessey (Branch Manager, Ashburn, VA), Margie Hennessey will lead branch and loan originator recruitment efforts in the Waterstone Mortgage Eastern region.    
March 27, 2025
Understanding your credit report (which is different than your credit score) is an important first step before starting your homebuying process.  
March 05, 2025
Mortgage interest rates fluctuate based on economic conditions such as inflation, job growth, and Federal Reserve policies. Learn how these factors impact borrowing costs.
February 20, 2025
As Vice President of Underwriting, Melissa is an incredibly deserving recipient of this award, which recognizes a Waterstone Mortgage team member who embodies purpose, authenticity, enthusiasm, and positivity.
February 13, 2025
Stephanie joined Waterstone Mortgage in 2012 and has been a pivotal figure in our organization ever since. 
January 30, 2025
As a homeowner, there are many ways you can access your home equity now — and use the money for home repairs or renovations, debt consolidation, education costs, medical expenses, and more.   
January 20, 2025
Considering selling your home without a Realtor? You may want to consider the financial and time-saving advantages of working with a real estate professional during your home sale process. 
January 18, 2025
There are many different home-related expenses you can deduct from your taxable income – which is awesome news for homeowners! Be sure to retain the i
January 17, 2025
Before you start your home search, consider your "must-have" features — here are some ideas and resources to get started. 
January 16, 2025
Led by Jason Stier, the team specializes in VA loans and brings a wealth of mortgage lending experience to Texas and beyond.   
January 15, 2025
With an exceptional Net Promoter Score, Waterstone Mortgage is among the top-ranked lenders nationwide. Find out what makes us a leader in client satisfaction.  
January 14, 2025
How our incredible team shaped the future of mortgage lending by achieving exceptional milestones and accolades in 2024
January 13, 2025
The Wealth Building Loan was designed to help eligible homebuyers build equity quickly. 
January 09, 2025
After leading our Capital Markets and Lock Desk teams for many years, Traci Husslein recently joined the Executive Team as our Senior Vice President of Capital Markets. 
January 07, 2025
Three Waterstone Mortgage sales team members share the reasons why they returned to our company after working for other lenders, and why they’re certain that Waterstone Mortgage is their professional “forever home.”     
January 03, 2025
If you have less than a 20% down payment but would still like a conventional mortgage, paying private mortgage insurance (PMI) could be a solution for achieving your homeownership goals.  
November 06, 2024