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Jennifer George is Waterstone Mortgage's VP – Investor Relations and Credit Policy.
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.
Achieve the dream of homeownership with the Native American Home Loan Program, available exclusively for members of federally recognized Native American tribes.
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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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.
mortgage loans for veterans and active-duty military
Veterans Affairs (VA) loans provide special financing just for veterans and active-duty members of our military — our small way of saying “thank you.”
VA loans are a special type
Looking to finance your home, but your needs don’t seem to fit the mold of a traditional mortgage? Our wide variety of niche and specialty loan programs may be just the ticket.
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
February 18, 2025
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Downpayment Plus® Program offers up to $10,000 in down payment assistance for eligible homebuyers.
January 01, 0001
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is line of credit that allows homeowners to borrow money against the equity in their home. It works somewhat like a credit card, where you have a predetermined credit limit, and you can borrow against it as needed
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
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
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.
January 18, 2025
When you’re planning to sell your home, working with a knowledgeable real estate expert will benefit you significantly.
March 26, 2024
Waterstone Mortgage’s Lock & Shop option allows homebuyers to lock in their interest rate for 60-90 days while shopping for a home.
home construction loans at Waterstone Mortgage
Are you ready to build your dream home? Our Single Loan Close Construction Program makes getting one loan for the entire process simple. Let us focus on getting you financed while your general contractor
February 06, 2025
Many home loan programs offer low down payment requirements – or no down payment required at all.
September 17, 2024
Here are the types of funds you can (and can’t) use for an initial deposit for your home purchase.
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
March 28, 2021
Down payment assistance programs can help eligible homebuyers achieve their homeownership goals.
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.
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
what is a condo loan?
Buying a condominium (condo) is a unique situation, because while the owner of the condo has full ownership of the interior of their unit (just like they would any other home), a condo association owns the common areas. It&rsquo
January 25, 2025
Download our free loan document checklist to keep track of the files you’ll need when applying for a home loan.
July 23, 2023
A Platinum Credit Approval allows you to present the next best thing to a cash offer.
June 06, 2025
Review these expert tips before starting the homebuying process for the first time.
June 02, 2025
When you’re planning to purchase a home, working with an experienced real estate expert will benefit you significantly.
