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Market and Industry
FOMC Announces 0.25% Cut to Fed Funds Rate
At its December 2024 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 0.25% decrease to the Fed funds rate.
December 18, 2024
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Success Story: Using an HECM Credit Line for Financial Security
March 21, 2024
FOMC Meeting March 2024
Market and Industry
March 2024 FOMC Meeting: No Change to the Fed Funds Rate
March 20, 2024
9 Tips for Smooth Move
Home Life
Expert Tips for Moving Into a New House
March 13, 2024
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgages and Divorce
March 12, 2024
Mortgage Down Payment Options
Mortgage Basics
Mortgages with No or Low Down Payment Requirements
March 07, 2024
How to Choose Right Home Loan
Mortgage Basics
Things to Consider Before Buying a House
February 29, 2024
How to Build Credit When You Have None
Mortgage Basics
How to Build Credit When You Have None
February 23, 2024
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Success Story: Consolidate Debt to Reduce Monthly Bills
February 20, 2024
How to Increase Credit Score
Mortgage Basics
How to Improve your Credit Score
February 16, 2024
Understanding Closing Costs
Mortgage Basics
Understanding Mortgage Closing Costs
February 13, 2024
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Agent Resources
Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Professional when Buying a House
February 13, 2024
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Mortgage Basics
How to Get a Mortgage with No Credit Score
February 02, 2024
Margaret Carley is our 2024 Kim Newby Heart of a Champion Winner
Life at WMC
Margaret Carley is our 2024 Kim Newby Heart of a Champion Winner
February 01, 2024
Good Debt Vs Bad Debt
Mortgage Basics
“Good Debt” vs. “Bad Debt” – What’s the Difference?
January 31, 2024
Our Year in Review 2023
Life at WMC
Our Year in Review: 2023
January 22, 2024
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Mortgage Basics
How Long Does the Mortgage Approval Process Take?
December 01, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: Creating Equilibrium
November 21, 2023
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Facts
Mortgage Basics
What is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
November 20, 2023
FOMC November 2023 No Change
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces No Change to the Fed Funds Rate
November 01, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
The Waterstone Mortgage Construction Process
October 30, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: Financial Security is Essential for Seniors
October 17, 2023
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Market and Industry
The Prime Rate: What You Need to Know
October 10, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
HECM Reverse Mortgages: True or False
October 05, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: What’s the Difference?
October 05, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
What to Do if You Inherit a Home
September 28, 2023
FOMC September 2023 No Change
Market and Industry
September 2023 FOMC Meeting: No Fed Funds Rate Hike
September 20, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: Planning for a Better Retirement
September 19, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: From Poverty to Provision
August 16, 2023