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Suburban home surrounded by autumn trees, representing how the September Fed rate hike may affect mortgage borrowers.
Market and Industry
Fed Raises Rates by 0.25%: What It Means for Mortgage Rates and Homebuyers
The September FOMC rate hike ends a five-meeting pause as inflation, oil prices, and Fed policy cloud the outlook for housing finance.
September 16, 2026
Fed Rate Decision September 2026
Market and Industry
Fed Raises Rates by 0.25%: What It Means for Mortgage Rates and Homebuyers
September 16, 2026
Cozy Up Your Home Fall Decorating Ideas
Home Life
Cozy Up Your Home: 10 Easy Ways to Decorate for Fall
September 10, 2026
Move Renovate or Use Home Equity
Home Life
Homeowner Decision Guide: Move, Improve, Or Use Your Equity?
September 08, 2026
How Credit Score Determined for Mortgages
Mortgage Basics
How Your Credit Score Is Determined for a Mortgage Loan
September 04, 2026
Creative Financing Options Every Realtor Should Know
Agent Resources
10 Creative Financing Options Every Realtor Should Know
August 25, 2026
Buy Now Pay Later And Mortgage
Market and Industry
What Homebuyers Should Know About Buy Now, Pay Later Accounts
August 20, 2026
How our Net Promoter Score makes us a world-class lender
Life at WMC
How our Net Promoter Score makes us a "world-class" lender
August 18, 2026
Presidents Club 2026
Life at WMC
President’s Club 2026: Celebrating Excellence Across Waterstone Mortgage
August 17, 2026
How to Get Mortgage with Student Loan Debt
Mortgage Basics
Can You Get a Mortgage with Student Loan Debt?
August 10, 2026
July 2026 Fed Rate Decision
Market and Industry
July FOMC: Fed Holds Rates Steady — What It Means for Mortgage Rates
July 29, 2026
Loan Estimate Vs Closing Disclosure
Mortgage Basics
Understanding Your Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure
July 16, 2026
How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell
Home Life
How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell
July 14, 2026
Monthly Cost of Owning a Home
Mortgage Basics
What Does Homeownership Really Cost?
June 23, 2026
Realtor Closing Tips
Agent Resources
How to Close on Time: 7 Realtor Tips for a Smooth Real Estate Closing
June 19, 2026
Planning for Closing Costs
Mortgage Basics
A Homebuyer’s Guide to Closing Costs
June 18, 2026
FOMC June 2026 Fed Rate Decision No Rate Cut
Market and Industry
Fed Holds Rates Steady in June: What It Means for Mortgage Borrowers
June 17, 2026
Temporary Buydown Information
Mortgage Basics
What is a Temporary Buydown? A Guide to Lower Mortgage Payments
June 17, 2026
Waldorf Maryland 10 Year Anniversary
Life at WMC
Celebrating 10 Years of Serving Southern Maryland
June 16, 2026
Charissa Martin 20-Year Anniversary Waterstone Mortgage
Life at WMC
Celebrating 20 Years of Growth, Leadership, and Innovation with Charissa Martin
May 29, 2026
Home Inspections What to Expect
Mortgage Basics
Home Inspections: What to Expect When Buying a Home
May 28, 2026
How to Close on Time
Mortgage Basics
How to Close Your Home Loan on Time
May 26, 2026
recent-industry-awards-production
In the News
Celebrating Our Recent Industry Awards
May 21, 2026
Retirement Homeownership Solutions
Mortgage Basics
Home Financing Options for Baby Boomers & Retirees
May 21, 2026
Rent Out House Instead of Selling
Mortgage Basics
Unexpected Rental: Could Renting Out Your Home Be the Right Strategy?
May 14, 2026
National Veteran Resources
Home Life
National Resources for Veterans
May 13, 2026
FOMC Meeting April 2026
Market and Industry
Fed Holds Rates Steady: What It Means for Mortgage Rates and Homebuyers in 2026
April 29, 2026
Mortgage For Deaf Homebuyers
Market and Industry
Signing Home Loans: Breaking Barriers in Homeownership
April 28, 2026
Stylish Tile Floors for Your New Home
Home Life
Stylish Tile Floors for Your New Home
April 21, 2026