Waterstone Mortgage blog

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Market and Industry
The Pause Continues: No FOMC Fed Funds Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced no change to the Fed funds rate at its May 2025 meeting.
May 07, 2025
Margaret Carley is our 2024 Kim Newby Heart of a Champion Winner
Life at WMC
Margaret Carley is our 2024 Kim Newby Heart of a Champion Winner
February 01, 2024
Good Debt Vs Bad Debt
Mortgage Basics
“Good Debt” vs. “Bad Debt” – What’s the Difference?
January 31, 2024
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Mortgage Basics
How Long Does the Mortgage Approval Process Take?
December 01, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: Creating Equilibrium
November 21, 2023
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Facts
Mortgage Basics
What is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
November 20, 2023
FOMC November 2023 No Change
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces No Change to the Fed Funds Rate
November 01, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
The Waterstone Mortgage Construction Process
October 30, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: Financial Security is Essential for Seniors
October 17, 2023
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Market and Industry
The Prime Rate: What You Need to Know
October 10, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
HECM Reverse Mortgages: True or False
October 05, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: What’s the Difference?
October 05, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
What to Do if You Inherit a Home
September 28, 2023
FOMC September 2023 No Change
Market and Industry
September 2023 FOMC Meeting: No Fed Funds Rate Hike
September 20, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: Planning for a Better Retirement
September 19, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: From Poverty to Provision
August 16, 2023
FOMC Meeting July 2023
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Hike
July 26, 2023
Platinum Credit Approval Benefits
Mortgage Basics
Why A Platinum Credit Approval is the Best Mortgage Pre-Approval Option
July 23, 2023
Cash-Out Refinance Student Loans
Mortgage Basics
Cash-Out Refinance for Student Loan Debt
July 13, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: Achieving Retirement Goals
July 06, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
The Factors that Affect Your Mortgage Pre-Approval
June 20, 2023
FOMC Meeting June 2023
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a Pause to Fed Funds Rate Hikes
June 14, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: From Financial Panic to Peace 
June 06, 2023
Renting vs Buying Benefits
Mortgage Basics
Renting vs. Buying a House: What are the Benefits?
May 30, 2023
reverse-mortgage-win
Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: A Win for a Senior Couple, Financial Planner, and Real Estate Agent 
May 07, 2023
FOMC Rate Increase May 2023
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Increase
May 03, 2023
Jennifer George and Rico Garcia Promoted
Life at WMC
Jennifer George & Rico Garcia Promoted
April 25, 2023
Top 5 Surprising Mortgage Facts
Mortgage Basics
5 Mortgage Facts that Might Surprise You
April 21, 2023
Mortgage Loan Types for Homebuyers
Mortgage Basics
3 Types of Mortgage Loans for Homebuyers
April 17, 2023