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February 01, 2017
Exploring our path toward a digital mortgage.
June 01, 2017
Finding and hiring your ideal branch managers and simplifying the recruiting challenge doesn’t have to be rocket science.
March 16, 2020
Sunday afternoon the Federal Reserve (the Fed, for short) announced a rate cut of 1.00% to the Fed funds rate, leaving the range at 0.00-0.25%. These actions were very publicly communicated in connection with the COVID-19 news.
In addition, the refin
March 24, 2020
Waterstone Mortgage's President, CEO Andy Peach talks Coronavirus response, current mortgage lending environment, and provides some closing tips for homebuyers.
April 01, 2020
Anticipating and embracing change is essential for every successful mortgage lender.
November 05, 2020
In the just-released FOMC statement, the Fed announced no change to the Fed Funds target rate, leaving it in the range of 0.00% to 0.25%. Today’s election-delayed policy decision was uneventful and as expected.
In the Q&A press conference t
September 16, 2020
In the just-released FOMC statement, the Fed announced no change to the Fed Funds target rate, leaving it in the range of 0.00% to 0.25%. Today’s decision was expected. Also released are the updates to each Fed Governor’s projection of th
January 28, 2026
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced no change to the Fed funds rate at its January 2026 meeting.
November 07, 2024
At its November 2024 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a decrease to the Fed funds rate.
July 29, 2020
In the just-released FOMC statement, the Fed announced no change to the Fed Funds target rate, leaving it in the range of 0.00% to 0.25%. Today’s decision was expected by markets and had been communicated in advance by Chair Jerome Powell and m
June 30, 2020
Summer is officially upon us and normally that would mean the housing market is heating up as quickly as the temperature outside. As we navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the summer buying and selling season looks a litt
September 18, 2024
After much anticipation, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 0.50% rate decrease at its September 2024 meeting.
July 31, 2024
At its July 2024 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee announced no change to the Fed funds rate.
May 10, 2024
Determining the amount you need in savings before retiring can be tricky — but with some simple calculations, you can better understand the finances needed for a comfortable retirement.
May 01, 2024
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced no change to the Fed funds rate at its May 2024 meeting.
June 12, 2024
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced no change to the Fed funds rate at its June 2024 meeting.
March 20, 2024
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced no change to the Fed funds rate at its March 2024 meeting, leaving the range at 5.25% to 5.50%.
August 16, 2024
Explaining the real estate commission changes
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
December 18, 2024
At its December 2024 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 0.25% decrease to the Fed funds rate.
May 03, 2023
The Federal Open Market Committee announced an increase to the federal funds rate at its May 2023 meeting.
September 20, 2023
At the September 2023 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee announced no change to the Fed funds rate.
March 22, 2023
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced an increase to the Fed funds rate at their March 2023 meeting.
October 10, 2023
The prime rate might be an unfamiliar term; but if you own a home or would like to become a homeowner, it can be beneficial to learn where the prime rate comes from and how it could potentially impact your mortgage.
June 14, 2023
As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee announced no change to the Fed funds rate at their June 2023 meeting.
February 01, 2023
As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) increased the Fed funds rate at its February 2023 meeting.
November 01, 2023
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced no change to the Fed funds rate at its November 2023 meeting.
July 26, 2023
In the just-released FOMC statement, the Fed announced a 0.250% Fed funds rate hike. This was in line with consensus expectations. The guidance the market is looking for and is most sensitive to today will come from Chair Powell’s press confere
March 16, 2022
The Federal Reserve has announced the first Fed Funds Rate increase since 2018
July 09, 2020
Is a downsize in your future? When you hear the word “downsize,” most people immediately think of empty nesters. However, downsizing to a smaller and/or more affordable home could be a smart move for a variety of family types, such as ret
