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Mortgage Basics
How to Get a VA Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide for Veterans
Learn how to get a VA home loan with this step-by-step guide. Discover eligibility requirements, benefits, and how to apply through a VA-approved lender.
December 17, 2025
VA Loan Guide
Mortgage Basics
How to Get a VA Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide for Veterans
December 17, 2025
Presidents Club 2025
Life at WMC
Introducing Our 2025 President's Club
December 16, 2025
FOMC December 2025
Market and Industry
FOMC Cuts Fed Funds Rate: Market Implications and 2026 Outlook
December 10, 2025
2026 Conforming Loan Limit
Market and Industry
Conforming Loan Limit Set at $832,750 for 2026: What Homebuyers & Realtors Should Know
November 25, 2025
Tips for Affordable Homeownership
Mortgage Basics
How to Make Homebuying Affordable
November 24, 2025
Blue Diamond Club
Life at WMC
The Blue Diamond Club: Honoring Top Waterstone Mortgage Loan Originators
November 24, 2025
Retirement Homeownership Solutions
Mortgage Basics
Home Financing Options for Baby Boomers & Retirees
November 24, 2025
CFPB Homebuyer Resources
Market and Industry
Empower Your Homebuying Journey: CFPB Homebuyer Resources
November 20, 2025
FOMC October 2025 Meeting
Market and Industry
FOMC Lowers Fed Funds Rate to 3.75%–4.00%
October 29, 2025
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Mortgage Basics
How VA Loans Differ from Conventional Mortgages
October 29, 2025
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Market and Industry
Government Shutdown 2025: What Homebuyers Need to Know
October 09, 2025
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Mortgage Basics
VA Loans in Unique Situations: A Guide for Veterans
October 08, 2025
FOMC September 2025
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces 0.25% Rate Cut
September 17, 2025
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Market and Industry
Trigger Leads Explained: Why You're Getting So Many Loan Offers
September 09, 2025
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In the News
Jeff McGuiness Wins 2025 HousingWire Vanguard Award for Mortgage Industry Leadership
September 02, 2025
July 2025 FOMC Meeting
Market and Industry
Fed Holds Rates Steady Again: What It Means for Mortgage Borrowers
July 30, 2025
Why Mortgage Loan Program Variety Matters
Agent Resources
Why Offering Your Clients Loan Program Variety Matters
July 21, 2025
25th-company-anniversary
Life at WMC
We're Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary!
July 18, 2025
Temporary Buydown Information
Mortgage Basics
What is a Temporary Buydown? A Guide to Lower Mortgage Payments
July 11, 2025
FOMC Meeting June 2025
Market and Industry
No FOMC Fed Funds Rate Cut, Focus is on the Dot Plot Update
June 18, 2025
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Market and Industry
Buy Now, Pay Later Accounts — Are They Worth It?
June 17, 2025
Mortgage Down Payment Options
Mortgage Basics
Mortgages with No or Low Down Payment Requirements
June 17, 2025
Loan Officers Why Work for Waterstone Mortgage
Life at WMC
Loan Officers: Why Work for Waterstone Mortgage?
June 12, 2025
8 Tips Buying First House
Mortgage Basics
8 Tips for Buying Your First House
June 06, 2025
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Agent Resources
Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Professional when Buying a House
June 02, 2025
FOMC Meeting May 2025
Market and Industry
The Pause Continues: No FOMC Fed Funds Rate Cut
May 07, 2025
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In the News
Rich Tucker and Stephanie Ziebell Receive Nationwide Honor for Executive Leadership
May 01, 2025
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Home Life
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners
April 02, 2025