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Market and Industry
FOMC Lowers Fed Funds Rate to 3.75%–4.00%
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 0.25% decrease to the Fed funds rate at its October 2025 meeting.
October 29, 2025
Home Inspections What to Expect
Mortgage Basics
Home Inspections: What to Expect
November 24, 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
How to Host Holiday Party
Home Life
Tips and Tricks for Hosting Your Next Holiday Party
December 04, 2017
Things to Do Before Moving Into New Home
Home Life
7 Things to Do Before You Move into a New Home
November 21, 2017
Smooth Home Loan Experience Tips
Mortgage Basics
5 Tips For a Smooth Home Loan Experience
November 13, 2017
Financial Moves Avoid Before Buying Home
Mortgage Basics
3 Financial Moves to Avoid Before Buying a Home
November 03, 2017
Wisconsin Injured Law Enforcement Officers Resource Council
Life at WMC
Wisconsin Injured Law Enforcement Officers Resource Council
October 30, 2017
Planning for Closing Costs
Mortgage Basics
Planning for Closing Costs
October 17, 2017
Top Tips for New Homeowners
Home Life
Top Tips for New Homeowners: What to Do After You Buy Your First House
October 16, 2017
Bryons Run To Cure Paralysis
Life at WMC
Bryon's Run To Cure Paralysis and Waterstone Mortgage
October 10, 2017
Interest Rate vs Annual Percentage Rate
Mortgage Basics
Interest Rate vs. Annual Percentage Rate
October 09, 2017
Habitat Housing Champions Award Luncheon
Life at WMC
You're Invited: Housing Champions Award Luncheon
October 05, 2017
Stylish Tile Floors for Your New Home
Home Life
S-Tile-ish Floors for Your New Home
October 04, 2017
Maximize Small Spaces
Home Life
7 Tips for Making the Most of a Small Space
September 13, 2017
Easy Ways to Save for New Home
Mortgage Basics
6 Easy Ways to Save for a New Home
September 12, 2017
How to Be a Good Neighbor
Home Life
6 Simple Ways to be a Good Neighbor
September 11, 2017
Laundry Room Organization Tips
Home Life
Laundry Room Organization Tips
September 07, 2017