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In the News
Celebrating Our Recent Industry Awards
In 2025, we helped thousands of individuals and families reach their homeownership goals; find out which of our loan originators were recently recognized by leading industry publications for their achievements last year. 
May 21, 2026
Renting vs Buying Benefits
Mortgage Basics
Renting vs. Buying a House: What are the Benefits?
May 30, 2023
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Mortgage Basics
Reverse Mortgage Story: A Win for a Senior Couple, Financial Planner, and Real Estate Agent 
May 07, 2023
FOMC Rate Increase May 2023
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Increase
May 03, 2023
Jennifer George and Rico Garcia Promoted
Life at WMC
Jennifer George & Rico Garcia Promoted
April 25, 2023
Top 5 Surprising Mortgage Facts
Mortgage Basics
5 Mortgage Facts that Might Surprise You
April 21, 2023
Mortgage Loan Types for Homebuyers
Mortgage Basics
3 Types of Mortgage Loans for Homebuyers
April 17, 2023
Reverse Mortgage for Purchase
Mortgage Basics
Using a Reverse Mortgage to Purchase a Home
April 06, 2023
FOMC Rate Increase March 2023
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Increase
March 22, 2023
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Life at WMC
Debbie Lucio is our Kim Newby Heart of a Champion Recipient
March 07, 2023
Reverse Mortgage Information
Mortgage Basics
What You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages
March 02, 2023
Reverse Mortgage Line Credit
Mortgage Basics
What is a Reverse Mortgage Line of Credit?
February 13, 2023
FOMC Rate Increase
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Increase
February 01, 2023
Reverse Mortgage Maximize Social Security
Mortgage Basics
How a Reverse Mortgage Could Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
January 19, 2023
FOMC December Rate Increase
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.500% Fed Funds Rate Hike
December 14, 2022
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Life at WMC
Getting to Know Brian Wesselhoff, Our New CIO
November 08, 2022
FOMC Announcement November
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.750% Fed Funds Rate Hike
November 02, 2022
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Life at WMC
Welcoming Our New Branch in Christiansburg, Virginia
November 01, 2022
Easy Autumn Home Maintenance
Home Life
Fall Home Maintenance: Easy Tips to Get Ready for Winter
September 16, 2022
5 Reasons Fall Is Great Time to House Hunt
Mortgage Basics
5 Reasons Fall Is the Best Time to Buy a House
September 01, 2022
Homeowner Financial Assistance
Market and Industry
Financial Help for Homeowners
July 10, 2022
How to Get Mortgage When Self Employed
Mortgage Basics
How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
June 30, 2022
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Market and Industry
Important Change in Medical Collections on Credit Reports
June 23, 2022
How to Buy a House in a Different State
Mortgage Basics
How to Buy a House in a Different State
June 16, 2022
FOMC June 75 bps Increase
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.750% Fed Funds Rate Hike
June 15, 2022
Julia Fryk Receives the Talend Community Champion Award
In the News
Julia Fryk Receives the Talend Community Champion Award
May 05, 2022
May FOMC Announcement
Market and Industry
FOMC Announces a 0.500% Fed Funds Rate Hike
May 04, 2022
March FOMC Announcement
Market and Industry
March FOMC Announcement: 0.250% Fed Funds Rate Hike
March 16, 2022
Getting Mortgage Single Income
Mortgage Basics
How to Buy a House with a Single Income
February 25, 2022