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Mortgage Basics
What is the Conforming Loan Limit?
If you’ve ever been in the market for a new home, you might have heard terms like “conforming limit” or “jumbo loan” thr...
November 29, 2022
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
Signs You Have Outgrown Your Starter Home
Home Life
5 Signs You Have Outgrown Your Starter Home
June 08, 2021
Options for Low Housing Inventory
Market and Industry
What to Do When You Can’t Find a House You Love: Solutions for Low Inventory
June 04, 2021
2020 Achievements Scotsman Guide Top Lender
In the News
Waterstone Mortgage: Our 2020 Achievements
June 02, 2021
How to Qualify Mortgage Down Payment Assistance
Mortgage Basics
How to Qualify for Mortgage Down Payment Assistance
May 27, 2021
Our Jacksonville Florida Branch is Up and Running
Life at WMC
Our Jacksonville, Florida Branch is Up and Running
May 21, 2021
FOMC Meeting April No Change
Market and Industry
April 2021 FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
April 28, 2021
We are a Milwaukee Business Journal Tech Award Winner
In the News
We are a Milwaukee Business Journal “Tech Award” Winner!
April 16, 2021
Energy Efficiency Home Tips
Home Life
How to Make your Home More Energy Efficient and Save Money
April 14, 2021
Down Payment Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
Mortgage Basics
Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers
March 28, 2021
Real Estate Negotiation Tips
Agent Resources
How to Negotiate in a Real Estate Transaction
March 24, 2021
Renovations that Add Value
Home Life
Easy Home Renovations That Add the Most Value
March 18, 2021
FOMC Meeting March No Change
Market and Industry
March 2021 FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
March 17, 2021
Home Loans for DACA Dreamers
Market and Industry
Home Loans for DACA Recipients
March 15, 2021
Good Debt Vs Bad Debt
Mortgage Basics
“Good Debt” vs. “Bad Debt” – What’s the Difference?
March 10, 2021
First-Time Homebuyer Tool Kit
Home Life
Must-Have Tools Every New Homeowner Should Own
March 09, 2021
How Interest Rates Work
Market and Industry
How Mortgage Interest Rates Work
March 08, 2021
Things to Do Before Refinancing
Mortgage Basics
Things You Should do Before you Refinance your Mortgage Loan
March 04, 2021
URLA New Mortgage Loan Application
Market and Industry
Introducing URLA: The New Mortgage Loan Application
February 25, 2021
Reasons for Relocating
Home Life
Reasons to Relocate: Why People Move
February 17, 2021
Introducing our Blue Diamond Club
Life at WMC
Introducing our Blue Diamond Club
February 12, 2021
Mortgage Underwriting Process
Mortgage Basics
The Mortgage Underwriting Process Explained
February 10, 2021
2020 Recap Year to Remember
Life at WMC
Our 2020: A Year to Remember
February 05, 2021
Home Appraisal Basics
Mortgage Basics
Home Appraisal Basics: What to Expect
February 02, 2021
FOMC Meeting January No Change Fed Funds Rate
Market and Industry
January FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
January 27, 2021
How to Make an Offer on House
Mortgage Basics
How to Make an Offer on a House
January 25, 2021