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Market and Industry
FOMC Announces 0.25% Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 0.25% decrease to the Fed funds rate at its September 2025 meeting.
September 17, 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
Tips for Affordable Homeownership
Mortgage Basics
How to Make Homebuying Affordable
July 24, 2025
Why Mortgage Loan Program Variety Matters
Agent Resources
Why Offering Your Clients Loan Program Variety Matters
July 21, 2025
Presidents Club 2025
Life at WMC
Introducing Our 2025 President's Club
July 18, 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
Retirement Homeownership Solutions
Mortgage Basics
Home Financing Options for Baby Boomers & Retirees
June 15, 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
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Life at WMC
Meet Margie Hennessey, Our VP of Eastern Region Sales
March 27, 2025
March 2025 Federal Open Market Committee Meeting
Market and Industry
Federal Open Market Committee Announces No Change to Fed Funds Rate
March 19, 2025
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Mortgage Basics
How to Read Your Credit Report and Prepare for the Spring Market
March 05, 2025
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Market and Industry
How the Economy Affects Interest Rates
February 20, 2025
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Life at WMC
Melissa Ferenc Named 2025 Kim Newby Heart of a Champion Award Winner
February 13, 2025
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Life at WMC
Stephanie Ziebell Promoted to Chief Legal Officer
January 30, 2025
January 2025 Federal Open Market Committee Meeting
Market and Industry
Federal Open Market Committee Announces No Change to Fed Funds Rate
January 29, 2025
Home Loan Documents
Mortgage Basics
Documents Needed for a Mortgage Loan: Your Complete Checklist
January 25, 2025
How to Lower DTI Ratio
Mortgage Basics
How to Lower Your DTI Ratio
January 23, 2025