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Market and Industry
No Rate Change from Fed as Officials Signal Extended Pause
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced no change to the Fed funds rate at its January 2026 meeting.
January 28, 2026
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Mortgage Basics
HECM Reverse Mortgages: True or False
October 05, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: What’s the Difference?
October 05, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
What to Do if You Inherit a Home
September 28, 2023
FOMC September 2023 No Change
Market and Industry
September 2023 FOMC Meeting: No Fed Funds Rate Hike
September 20, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: Planning for a Better Retirement
September 19, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: From Poverty to Provision
August 16, 2023
FOMC Meeting July 2023
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Hike
July 26, 2023
Platinum Credit Approval Benefits
Mortgage Basics
Why A Platinum Credit Approval is the Best Mortgage Pre-Approval Option
July 23, 2023
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