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Mortgage Basics
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Learn how to get pre-approved for a mortgage, what documents you'll need, how long the process takes, and tips to improve your chances of approval.
October 06, 2026
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Mortgage Basics
The Waterstone Mortgage Construction Process
October 30, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: Financial Security is Essential for Seniors
October 17, 2023
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Market and Industry
The Prime Rate: What You Need to Know
October 10, 2023
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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
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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
reverse-mortgage-financial-peace
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