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what is a conventional loan?
Conventional loans are often referred to as “conforming loans” because they meet the guidelines set by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The most notable guideline is that the maximum loan amount for a single-unit p
As a medical professional, you work hard to keep our community healthy and safe — and that deserves a big “thank you.”
Our doctor loans make it easier for medical professionals to achieve their homeownership dreams by offering no-do
February 28, 2019
Odds are, if you have a college degree you have student loan debt that comes along with it. In fact, 70% of college students graduate with student loan debt. One-fourth of all American adults are currently paying off student loans.
That may sound int
August 27, 2024
Here’s what lenders look for when deciding if you qualify for a mortgage.
January 23, 2025
If you’re planning to buy a home soon, decreasing your DTI ratio could open up a wider range of mortgage opportunities for you.
what is a USDA loan?
A USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing Loan is a fixed-rate mortgage backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These loans were long thought of as just for farmers, but the program has been expanded in recent years to help families
what is the wealth building loan?
With no down payment required and the opportunity to build equity quickly, the Wealth Building Loan is a winning option for many homebuyers.
The Wealth Building Loan was designed with savvy homebuyers in mind –
Many down payment assistance (DPA) programs are offered on a state-by-state basis. However, the National Homebuyers Fund and Chenoa Fund DPA programs can be used with FHA loans nearly nationwide.
These programs offers up to 5% in assistance. FHA only
what is down payment assistance?
Down payment assistance programs are put in place to help eligible homebuyers provide funds for their down payment on a new home or closing costs. These are often state-specific.
October 14, 2021
Homeowners insurance protects your home, while private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects your mortgage lender from the effects of loan default.
August 20, 2020
Homeowners insurance protects you and your home in the event of an accident.
August 02, 2024
Private mortgage insurance is sometimes needed to secure a mortgage; here’s how you can eventually phase it out of your monthly payment.
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.
September 02, 2024
If your credit score is less than perfect, check out these tips for improving your score and finding a mortgage loan that suits your needs.
February 23, 2024
The first step many people take to build good credit is getting a credit card and paying the full balance with every statement. After a few months of established history, a credit score will populate — and hopefully a pretty good one at that. (
February 16, 2024
Top tips for increasing your credit score.
July 13, 2021
Your DTI ratio compares your monthly debts from bills against your gross monthly income to see how your money is balanced.
February 02, 2024
Waterstone Mortgage offers a variety of loan options for those with no credit history.
what is an FHA 203(k) loan?
What happens when you find the home of your dreams — or, at least, it has the potential to be the home of your dreams — but it needs some repairs or modernization?
With one loan, you can buy your new house and
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
September 17, 2024
Here are the types of funds you can (and can’t) use for an initial deposit for your home purchase.
what is the community experts loan program?
Simply put, Community Experts is a no-down-payment loan program available exclusively for those who serve as experts on their subject matter for our communities.
As one of these experts, we realize the time
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&
what is the community heroes loan program?
You serve our communities. Let us help serve you!
Community Heroes is a low-down-payment conventional loan program tailored specifically for, well, community heroes. This includes:
Nurses
CNAs
M
jumbo loans at Waterstone Mortgage
At Waterstone Mortgage, our jumbo home loans make it easier than ever for homebuyers to purchase homes above the conventional conforming loan limit.
With flexible options, program expertise, and superior service, we
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned pro, it might be helpful to brush up on the mortgage lending process. We’re here every step of the way to help.
February 10, 2021
What happens when your loan goes to underwriting? Let’s break down the details.
March 20, 2020
No one wants to spend hours at the closing table. You’re excited to get into your new home, and rightfully so!
We’ve recently introduced a robust virtual mortgage platform that allows homebuyers to preview closing documents in advance and
Jennifer George is Waterstone Mortgage's VP – Investor Relations and Credit Policy.
