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Market and Industry
FOMC Cuts Fed Funds Rate: Market Implications and 2026 Outlook
Understanding how the Fed’s rate cut may affect mortgage rates, affordability, and the timing of your next home purchase
December 10, 2025
5 Reasons Fall Is Great Time to House Hunt
Mortgage Basics
5 Reasons Fall Is the Best Time to Buy a House
September 01, 2022
Homeowner Financial Assistance
Market and Industry
Financial Help for Homeowners
July 10, 2022
How to Get Mortgage When Self Employed
Mortgage Basics
How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
June 30, 2022
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Market and Industry
Important Change in Medical Collections on Credit Reports
June 23, 2022
How to Buy a House in a Different State
Mortgage Basics
How to Buy a House in a Different State
June 16, 2022
FOMC June 75 bps Increase
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.750% Fed Funds Rate Hike
June 15, 2022
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Life at WMC
Welcoming our Middletown, Rhode Island branch
June 13, 2022
Julia Fryk Receives the Talend Community Champion Award
In the News
Julia Fryk Receives the Talend Community Champion Award
May 05, 2022
May FOMC Announcement
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.500% Fed Funds Rate Hike
May 04, 2022
March FOMC Announcement
Market and Industry
March FOMC Announcement: 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Hike
March 16, 2022
Getting Mortgage Single Income
Mortgage Basics
How to Buy a House with a Single Income
February 25, 2022
January FOMC Announcement
Market and Industry
January 2022 FOMC Announcement: Clarifying Guidance
January 26, 2022
Catherine Mauldin
Life at WMC
Introducing our Director of Strategic Growth, Catherine Mauldin
January 04, 2022
WMC Executive Spotlight Elizabeth Spragg
Life at WMC
Waterstone Mortgage Executive Spotlight: Elizabeth Spragg, Chief People and Administrative Officer
January 02, 2022
December FOMC Meeting
Market and Industry
December 2021 FOMC Announcement: Quicker Bond Purchase Tapering
December 15, 2021
Waterstone Mortgage Glendale Arizona Branch
Life at WMC
Welcoming our new Glendale, Arizona Branch
November 19, 2021
November FOMC Meeting No Rate Change
Market and Industry
November 2021 FOMC Announcement: Tapering Bond Purchases Begins
November 03, 2021
VA Loan Guide
Mortgage Basics
How to Get a VA Loan: Step-by-Step Guide
November 01, 2021
Homeowners Insurance vs Private Mortgage Insurance
Mortgage Basics
Homeowners Insurance vs. Private Mortgage Insurance
October 14, 2021
FOMC Meeting September No Rate Change
Market and Industry
September 2021 FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change, but…
September 22, 2021
We are a Most Loved Employer for 2021
In the News
We are a "Most Loved Employer" for 2021!
September 08, 2021
Rich Harkwell Named Chief Sales Officer
Life at WMC
Introducing our New Senior Vice President - Chief Sales Officer, Rich Harkwell
August 23, 2021
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Agent Resources
Social Media Tips for Real Estate Agents: Instagram & Facebook
August 04, 2021
2021 FHA Student Loan Guidelines
Market and Industry
2021 FHA Student Loan Guidelines Help More Afford To Buy
July 29, 2021
FOMC Meeting July No Rate Change
Market and Industry
July 2021 FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change, but…
July 28, 2021
Debt-to-Income Ratio Defined
Mortgage Basics
Debt-to-Income Ratio Defined
July 13, 2021
Lisa Fenske Recognized as 2021 HousingWire Marketing Leader
In the News
Lisa Fenske is a HousingWire Marketing Leader!
July 01, 2021
FOMC Meeting June No Change
Market and Industry
June 2021 FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change, but…
June 16, 2021