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what is the community heroes loan program?
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Community Heroes is a low-down-payment conventional loan program tailored specifically for, well, community heroes. This includes:
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November 20, 2023
Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, have an interest rate that changes over time. These loans offer a variety of benefits for many homeowners.
achieving your dream of homeownership is possible
The Home Possible® loan program is a conventional mortgage designed to bring homeownership within reach to more families and individuals. This means you! Tailored specifically to low- and moderate
what is a HomeStyle® renovation loan?
Picture this: You’ve found your dream home. But… there’s just that one thing you wish could change.
The HomeStyle® Renovation mortgage loan program allows you to take out one mortgage t
November 26, 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently increased the conventional conforming loan limit for one-unit single-family homes from $766,550 in 2024 to $806,500 in 2025.
The loan limit has increased by nearly $40,000 — a response to incre
what is HomeOne®?
HomeOne®, offered by Freddie Mac, is a conventional conforming mortgage program designed to provide a low-down payment option for borrowers, with no specific income or geographic restrictions.
accessible home loan financing with HomeReady®
Designed to make home loan financing more accessible, the HomeReady® mortgage loan program provides eligible homebuyers with a variety of ways to achieve their homeownership goals.
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November 26, 2024
If you’ve ever been in the market for a new home, you might have heard terms like “conforming limit” or “jumbo loan” thrown around. This might seem like just another regulation or a hoop you have to jump through, but it&
We know your dream home is out there — sometimes it just takes a little bit of TLC or imagination to bring it to life.
At Waterstone Mortgage, we have several loan programs that will allow you to build your new home from the ground up. You can
Jennifer George is Waterstone Mortgage's VP – Investor Relations and Credit Policy.
Looking for an affordable homeownership solution? Waterstone Mortgage’s Powerhouse 100 loan program offers 100% financing for eligible homebuyers — that means no down payment required.
June 17, 2025
Many home loan programs offer low down payment requirements – or no down payment required at all.
June 30, 2022
Applying for a mortgage is a multi-step process, but things look a little different when you’re self-employed.
If you are self-employed or freelance, the mortgage application process may look different than it does for those with a traditional employer.
Waterstone Mortgage offers a variety of loan options for self-employed homebuyers.
March 28, 2021
Down payment assistance programs can help eligible homebuyers achieve their homeownership goals.
July 11, 2025
A temporary buydown allows homebuyers to lower their interest rate for the first several years of their mortgage loan, helping them ease into homeownership.
August 27, 2024
Down payment assistance qualifications include first-time homebuyer status, income limits, and homebuyer education requirements.
February 13, 2024
Aside from the down payment, other fees may be due at the closing of your new home.
August 10, 2020
Preparing your home can have a serious impact on buyers – and we have the top staging tips.
July 24, 2025
There are many ways you can make buying a house more affordable, from temporary interest rate buydowns to down payment assistance and more.
January 20, 2021
A primary component of becoming eligible to buy a home is having a down payment, which often takes time and saving to create.
As the Director of Affordable Housing & Loan Servicing, I enjoy sharing in Waterstone Mortgage's important work with first-time homebuyers. I am also known as “DPA Dave.” It is rewarding to be able to help make the dream of homeowners
July 21, 2025
Providing homebuyers with a variety of mortgage loan options will not only ensure they find the ideal investment for their situation, but can also take your business to the next level.
July 30, 2025
At its July 2025 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced no change to the Fed funds rate.
August 15, 2025
At Waterstone Mortgage, we know that a home purchase is often the largest investment you will make in your lifetime. Our team works together to deliver the best mortgage experience possible. We will be there for you every step of the way, offering re
