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Market and Industry
FOMC Cuts Fed Funds Rate: Market Implications and 2026 Outlook
Understanding how the Fed’s rate cut may affect mortgage rates, affordability, and the timing of your next home purchase
December 10, 2025
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
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
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
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
FOMC Meeting January No Change Fed Funds Rate
Market and Industry
January FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
January 27, 2021
How to Close Your Mortgage Virtually
In the News
Waterstone Mortgage’s Full eClosing: How to Close on a New Home Virtually
January 25, 2021
Tips for Staying Productive Winter
Home Life
Tips to Stay Productive During the Winter
January 22, 2021
How to Save for Down Payment on House
Mortgage Basics
How to Save for a Down Payment on a House
January 20, 2021
Brian Wesselhoff Promoted to VP - IT Casey Seefeldt Promoted to AVP - Capital Markets
Life at WMC
Brian Wesselhoff Promoted to VP - IT; Casey Seefeldt Promoted to Director - Capital Markets
January 15, 2021
Affordable DIY Home Projects
Home Life
Affordable DIY Home Projects
January 14, 2021
Work-from-Home Digital Security Tips
Home Life
Work-from-Home Digital Security Tips
January 09, 2021
5 Tips for Realtor Listing Presentation
Agent Resources
5 Tips for an Unbeatable Listing Presentation
January 05, 2021
FOMC Meeting December 2020 No Change
Market and Industry
December FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
December 16, 2020