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Market and Industry
Government Shutdown 2025: What Homebuyers Need to Know

Find out how the 2025 government shutdown could delay your mortgage, FHA/VA/USDA loans, flood insurance, and home loan closing — and how to stay on track.
October 09, 2025
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
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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
Reverse Mortgage for Purchase
Mortgage Basics
Using a Reverse Mortgage to Purchase a Home
April 06, 2023
FOMC Rate Increase March 2023
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Increase
March 22, 2023
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Life at WMC
Debbie Lucio is our Kim Newby Heart of a Champion Recipient
March 07, 2023
Reverse Mortgage Information
Mortgage Basics
What You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages
March 02, 2023
Reverse Mortgage Line Credit
Mortgage Basics
What is a Reverse Mortgage Line of Credit?
February 13, 2023
FOMC Rate Increase
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Increase
February 01, 2023
Reverse Mortgage Maximize Social Security
Mortgage Basics
How a Reverse Mortgage Could Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
January 19, 2023
FOMC December Rate Increase
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.500% Fed Funds Rate Hike
December 14, 2022
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Life at WMC
Getting to Know Brian Wesselhoff, Our New CIO
November 08, 2022
FOMC Announcement November
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.750% Fed Funds Rate Hike
November 02, 2022
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Life at WMC
Welcoming Our New Branch in Christiansburg, Virginia
November 01, 2022
Easy Autumn Home Maintenance
Home Life
Fall Home Maintenance: Easy Tips to Get Ready for Winter
September 16, 2022
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