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Market and Industry
Fed Holds Rates Steady in June: What It Means for Mortgage Borrowers
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left the federal funds rate unchanged for a fourth consecutive meeting. Here's what the decision means for mortgage rates, affordability, and homebuyers moving forward.
June 17, 2026
FOMC Meeting September 2020 No Change
Market and Industry
September FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
September 16, 2020
Benefits of Upsizing Bigger House
Mortgage Basics
Benefits of Upsizing to a Bigger House
September 07, 2020
Rich Tucker HousingWire Insider
In the News
Rich Tucker is a HousingWire Insider!
September 01, 2020
Homeowners Insurance Basics
Mortgage Basics
What is Homeowners Insurance?
August 20, 2020
Back to School Home Resources
Home Life
4 Easy Back-to-School Organization Tips for Your Home
August 17, 2020
How to Stage Home to Sell
Home Life
How to Stage Your Home to Sell
August 10, 2020
Lisa Fenske is a Woman of Influence
In the News
Lisa Fenske is a Woman of Influence!
August 03, 2020
Were Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary
Life at WMC
We're Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary!
July 29, 2020
FOMC Meeting July 2020 No Change
Market and Industry
July FOMC Announcement: No Rate Change
July 29, 2020
Top Workplaces 2020
In the News
We are a Top Workplace!
July 27, 2020
Benefits of Downsizing Smaller House
Mortgage Basics
Top Benefits of Downsizing your Home
July 09, 2020
Easy Summer Home Projects
Home Life
Top 6 Easy Summer Home Projects
July 08, 2020
Were a Scotsman Guide Top Mortgage Lender
In the News
We’re a Scotsman Guide “Top Mortgage Lender”
June 04, 2020
Showcasing Property Listings
Agent Resources
Showcasing Your Property Listings
June 02, 2020
Video Conference Etiquette Work from Home
Home Life
Working at Home: Video Conferencing Etiquette
April 17, 2020
Home Wifi Network Optimization
Home Life
Working at Home: WiFi Tips
April 16, 2020
Scotsman Guide Top Originators 2019
In the News
Scotsman Guide Recognizes Several Waterstone Mortgage Top Originators
April 14, 2020
Creating Positive Disruption Atmosphere
Market and Industry
Creating an Atmosphere of Positive Disruption
April 01, 2020
Mortgage Executive Top Originators Leader
In the News
Waterstone Mortgage Leads Mortgage Executive Magazine's List of Loan Originators in America
March 27, 2020
Close your Mortgage Quicker with e-Signing
Mortgage Basics
The Hybrid eClosing Process: Close Your Mortgage Quicker with eSigning
March 20, 2020
Fed Funds Rate Cut COVID-19
Market and Industry
Will the Fed Funds Rate Cut Lower Mortgage Interest Rates? and More Frequently Asked Questions
March 16, 2020
Millennial Homebuyer Tips
Mortgage Basics
Best Tips for Millennial Homebuyers
March 04, 2020
How to Organize your Bathroom
Home Life
How to Organize Your Bathroom: Top 9 Tips
February 17, 2020
Top Reasons to Buy House This Winter
Mortgage Basics
Top 5 Reasons to Buy a House This Winter
January 30, 2020
We Helped 14000 Families Come Home in 2019
Life at WMC
We Helped 14,000+ Families Come Home in 2019
January 14, 2020
Steps to Buying House
Mortgage Basics
10 Steps to Buying a House
December 27, 2019
Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Home Life
The (Non-Financial) Benefits of Owning a Home
December 11, 2019
Sellers Market Success Tips
Agent Resources
How to Succeed in a Seller’s Market: Tips for Realtors
December 10, 2019