Waterstone Mortgage Opens New Branch In Tennessee

Waterstone Mortgage has announced the opening of a new branch in Franklin, Tennessee. The branch will be led by David Gatheridge. He brings more than two decades of mortgage lending and financial services experience to the branch.  Gatheridge’s past experience includes Branch Manager positions at Novus Home Mortgage and First Community Mortgage, and Sales Manager with loanDepot. He is a Certified Mortgage Advisor. “[T]he biggest reason I joined was due to the leadership at the top – they are ultra-sensitive and responsive to what we go through at the branch, which is how they drive growth for the organization,” Gatheridge said. He also noted that Franklin and its surrounding communities are the perfect areas to buy a home. “Franklin is…

Morning Roundup (1/6/2022)– Rocket Leadership Changeup, Second Home Demand Remains High

Good Morning! Today is Thursday, January 6. It’s the anniversary of the January 6 riot, and President Biden will speak today on steps to strengthen democracy in the US. A Philadelphia fire left at least thirteen dead and two hospitalized. The CDC recommended Pfizer boosters for children aged twelve and up. And in mortgage and housing news… Check Out The Photos!: These are the most expensive homes in 2022’s hottest housing markets. Second Home Demand Stays High: December demand for vacation homes topped pre-pandemic levels by 77% as affluent Americans continue to take advantage of remote work and low-interest rates. But it’s so hard to get into the game, some people are comparing it to finding their way into an…