Getting approved for a mortgage is tough. According to the New York Fed, the average rejection rate for mortgage applications rocketed to a decade high of 20.7% in 2024, up from just 12.1% in 2023.

With the average homeowner’s wealth now 43 times that of a renter, this ever-narrowing path to homeownership threatens the very basis of upward mobility. Given this stark reality, it’s worth sharing ...

Waterstone Mortgage’s Pam Beattie on local presence shaping offers in Northeastern Wisconsin. APPLETON, WI, UNITED ...

Credit unions often offer lower mortgage rates than traditional banks or online lenders because they're member-owned. They can also provide more personalized service, discounts on fees and increased ...