Bringing 25-plus years of experience to his new role, David Sparks will help in identifying and growing strategic relationships with affordable housing assistance providers to offer new programs for Waterstone Mortgage customers.
Read More »With Down Payments Topping $84K, Here’s Where Your Money Goes Furthest
Even though zero-down-payment programs exist, the more a person can put down on a home, the more likely they are to get approved for a mortgage and/or be offered a lower interest rate. But as with many things, it comes down to location, location, location...
Read More »The Bank of Mom and Dad Growing in Popularity for Down Payments
Saving for a standard 20% down payment can take years, but many homebuyers today are turning to family members to expedite the process.
Read More »Homebuyers Still Believe That 20% Down Is a Necessity
Among renters and non-homeowners, many believe that the once-standard down payment of 20% is a rule, not a recommendation, on the path to homeownership.
Read More »Building a More Diverse Future
MReport looked through the eyes of five on the front lines of the industry’s diversity and inclusion efforts to analyze what’s working, what’s not working, and what else can be done to diversify the mortgage space.
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