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September 28, 2023
Homeownership sometimes comes in an unexpected way. If you’ve recently inherited a property and are unsure of how to proceed, here are some tips to get you started on managing the process.
October 05, 2023
Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit are both ways of tapping into your home’s equity, but there are a few key differences.
July 10, 2022
Options such as Homeownership Assistance Funds (HAF) may provide financial relief for qualified homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages
November 13, 2017
Everyone hopes for a smooth home loan experience. To give yourself the best chance of closing your next home loan as expected, consider the following tips even before you start house hunting.
July 30, 2018
If you’re buying your first home (or even your first home in awhile), an intro to mortgage terminology could greatly improve your homebuying experience. To help you be a confident homebuyer, bring clarity to commonly used mortgage terms, and to bette
July 30, 2024
Several financial categories have an impact your credit score, which is one of the factors that lenders consider when deciding if you’re eligible for a mortgage.
November 24, 2018
So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Oftentimes, agents make your offer contingent on the home inspection.
This contingency allows you to renegotiate the purchase price, ask the
January 25, 2025
Download our free loan document checklist to keep track of the files you’ll need when applying for a home loan.
September 06, 2017
So, you’re thinking about buying a home. How exciting!
When creating your budget, you probably accounted for your down payment, renovations, and monthly mortgage payments, but don’t forget to factor in the following expenses that may ha
December 10, 2024
Before you start house-hunting, calculating your price range is essential.
May 07, 2020
Top tips for selling homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
March 04, 2021
Before refinancing your home loan, make sure you do these things first.
April 16, 2021
The award recognizes our RON eClosing project – a fully virtual loan closing process
January 14, 2020
Our new year is off to an amazing start here at Waterstone Mortgage. The numbers are in… 2019 was a RECORD year for us.
In 2019, we achieved $2.99 billion in loan originations – seriously, we were sooooo close to $3 billion! (Since it wa
August 07, 2024
In response to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit settlement agreement earlier this year, VA homebuyers will now be allowed to pay buyer’s agent commissions, beginning August 10, 2024.
NAR Settlement Agreement
In March of this
March 08, 2026
Using Your Home Equity to Tackle Student Loans
October 04, 2017
Sprucing up the tile floors in your home can make a world of difference.
November 21, 2017
Everything you need to know before moving into a new house.
December 11, 2019
There are many benefits of homeownership, and they're not just all financial.
June 08, 2021
Here are some telltale clues that it’s time to move on from your first house
August 27, 2024
Here’s what lenders look for when deciding if you qualify for a mortgage.
November 03, 2017
Top financial mistakes to avoid before buying a home
April 17, 2023
Mortgages aren’t “one size fits all.” Your situation might be different than the next homebuyer’s, and your mortgage loan should reflect that. There are many different types of loan programs, from conventional to niche, and we
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&
October 14, 2021
Homeowners insurance protects your home, while private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects your mortgage lender from the effects of loan default.
July 29, 2020
In the last two decades, we’ve helped over 100,000 customers achieve their homeownership dreams
March 27, 2020
Almost 2 dozen Waterstone Mortgage loan originators have been named on Mortgage Executive Magazine's "Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in America" list.
April 30, 2024
Modern homebuyers are looking for less square footage but more customized features in a house.
June 02, 2020
Did you know Waterstone Mortgage loan originators have access to a tool that can showcase your property listings in just minutes? Think of a Single Property Site as a beautifully co-branded landing page for your listing that includes home information
December 15, 2020
Learn more about Waterstone Mortgage’s Senior Vice President of Secondary Marketing.