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Celebrating 20 years of growth, leadership, and innovation with Charissa Martin at Waterstone Mortgage.
Life at WMC
Celebrating 20 Years of Growth, Leadership, and Innovation with Charissa Martin
Over two decades, Charissa Martin has helped shape Waterstone Mortgage’s growth while building a career rooted in leadership, innovation, and meaningful relationships.
May 29, 2026
Steps to Buying House
Mortgage Basics
10 Steps to Buying a House
December 27, 2019
Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Home Life
The (Non-Financial) Benefits of Owning a Home
December 11, 2019
Sellers Market Success Tips
Agent Resources
How to Succeed in a Seller’s Market: Tips for Realtors
December 10, 2019
First Time Homebuyer Steps
Mortgage Basics
4 Steps for First-Time Homebuyers
October 10, 2019
Susan G Komen More Than Pink Walk
Life at WMC
Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk 2019
September 24, 2019
Common Mortgage Myths
Mortgage Basics
5 Common Mortgage Myths
September 05, 2019
Appleton Branch 10 Year Anniversary
Life at WMC
Appleton Branch Celebrates 10 Years of Business
July 27, 2019
Lisa Fenske CMO Year 2019
In the News
Lisa Fenske Named “Chief Marketing Officer of the Year”
July 25, 2019
Habitat Waukesha Women Build 2019
Life at WMC
Habitat Waukesha Women Build Success
June 28, 2019
How to Choose the Right House
Mortgage Basics
How to Choose the Right House
April 18, 2019
Reverse Mortgage Myths
Mortgage Basics
What is a Reverse Mortgage? Myths vs. Facts
March 14, 2019
How to Get Mortgage with Student Loan Debt
Mortgage Basics
How to Get a Mortgage When you Have Student Loan Debt
February 28, 2019
How to Know Ready to Buy House
Mortgage Basics
How Do I Know if I’m Ready to Buy a House?
January 03, 2019
Holiday Organization Tips
Home Life
Holiday Organization Tips
January 02, 2019
Build Dream Home with Low Down Payment
Mortgage Basics
Building Your Dream Home with One Low Down-Payment Loan
December 11, 2018
Giving Tuesday Pledge HAWS Waukesha
Life at WMC
Celebrate #GivingTuesday and Pledge to Donate (HAWS of Waukesha)
November 27, 2018
Understanding Home Loan Process
Mortgage Basics
Understanding the Home Loan Process
September 23, 2018
How to Choose a Bank
Home Life
How to Choose a Bank
September 05, 2018
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Mortgage Basics
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
August 29, 2018
Building vs Buying House Pros Cons
Mortgage Basics
Buying vs. Building a House: Pros and Cons
August 07, 2018
Home Loan Mortgage Glossary
Mortgage Basics
Glossary of Key Home Loan Mortgage Terms
July 30, 2018
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace 2018
In the News
Hooray! We're a Top Workplace for 2018
May 07, 2018
Mortgage Professional America Awards CIO Tom Knapp MPA Hot 100
In the News
Tom Knapp Awarded MPA's "Hot 100"
February 18, 2018
Mortgage Executive Magazine 50 Best Companies
In the News
Waterstone Mortgage Named One of The "50 Best Companies to Work For"
January 13, 2018
Supporting Operation Gratitude
Life at WMC
Waterstone Mortgage Supports Operation Gratitude Over Holiday Season
January 11, 2018
North Suburban Special Olympics
Life at WMC
Our Support North Suburban Special Olympics
January 08, 2018
Tips for Holiday Returns
Home Life
How to Master Your Holiday Returns
December 26, 2017
How to Pet Proof Your Home
Home Life
5 Ways to Pet-Proof Your Home
December 18, 2017