10/31/2026
👻 **DON'T LET MORTGAGE MYTHS HAUNT YOUR HOME-BUYING DREAMS!** 🎃🏡
Lee and Maxine are busting mortgage myths this Halloween, and Maxine's already sniffed out a few tricks! 🐾
**MYTH #1: You need 20% down to buy a home.**
🎃 TRICK! Some mortgage programs offer down payments as low as 3%, and eligible buyers may qualify for zero-down options.
**MYTH #2: You need perfect credit.**
👻 BOO! Different loan programs have different credit requirements. Less-than-perfect credit doesn't automatically mean homeownership is out of reach.
**MYTH #3: Mortgage rates are too scary to buy right now.**
🏡 NOT NECESSARILY! The interest rate is just one piece of the puzzle. Your budget, loan options, and long-term plans matter, too.
Whether you're buying your first home, relocating to The Villages, or exploring homes in Eastport, Middleton, or anywhere in Central Florida, Lee Warbinton with Team Warbinton can help you separate mortgage myths from facts.
**No tricks. Just options. And maybe a few treats from Maxine!** 🐶
📞 Call or text Lee at **512-706-5827** to talk about your homebuying plans.
💬 **Which mortgage myth have YOU heard the most?**
Don't miss Maxine's next adventure — follow Lee Warbinton (NMLS #224542)! 🐾
*Loan programs, down payment options, and eligibility requirements vary. All loans are subject to credit approval and underwriting.*
This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Equal Housing Lender. Lee Warbinton (NMLS #224542). Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (NMLS #186434) is a wholly owned subsidiary of WaterStone Bank SSB (NASDAQ: WSBF). FL and TX Licensee Exempt.