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Branch Manager | Residential Mortgage Strategist |...

Sean Hennessey is a Branch Manager, residential mortgage strategist, and longtime homebuyer educator with more than 20 years of experience in residential mortgage lending. Sean’s experience spans a broad range of residential financing, incl... Show More
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Purchasing a home out of state is a stressful situation, but Waterstone Mortgage made the process easy and trouble-free.
Quick clear to close and quick resolution of any anything issues that arose during the underwriting period. Very happy with the smooth process
Waterstone mortgage was great! They were very fast and reliable during this process. Sean was my main contact and did a great job keeping me informed and explaining the process as this was my first time buying a home. Thanks!
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September 1st, 2026 06:39 PM
I'm glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Waterstone Mortgage, Arun. It was my pleasure to assist you and ensure you felt informed throughout your first home-buying process. If you have any more questions or need further assistance,...
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Sean took care of all my needs and walked me though the whole process
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June 19th, 2026 06:29 PM
I'm happy to know that I was able to assist you throughout the entire process, Robert. If there's anything else you need or any questions you have, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Everyone was great and helpful throughout the whole experience !
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February 25th, 2026 07:21 PM
I appreciate your kind words, Esteban. I'm pleased to hear that you found the support throughout the process helpful. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Very knowledgeable and helpful!
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February 25th, 2026 03:36 PM
I'm grateful for your feedback, Allison. I'm glad to hear that my knowledge and assistance were valuable to you. If there's anything else you need or any questions arise, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Sean was great to work with! As first time home buyers, he really took the time to educate us and walk through each step of the process.
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February 23rd, 2026 03:09 PM
I'm pleased to hear that your experience as first-time home buyers was made easier with my help, Terianna. Taking the time to explain each step is important to me, and I'm glad it was beneficial for you. If you have any more questions or need...
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Refiance of home loan.
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February 13th, 2026 09:08 PM
Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience with me, Daniel. I'm glad I could assist you with your home loan refinance. If there's anything more you'd like to discuss or need help with, feel free to reach out.
We love Sean. He is fast, efficient and extremely knowledgeable!
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February 11th, 2026 03:04 PM
It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated the speed, efficiency, and knowledge I brought to your mortgage experience, Theresa. It means a lot to know that you felt supported throughout the process. Thank you for your heartfelt feedback!
Sean is the best of the best
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October 30th, 2025 01:25 PM
I appreciate your kind words, Henry. It's nice to know that you had a positive experience working with me. Thank you for your review!
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Sean Hennessey is a Branch Manager, residential mortgage strategist, and longtime homebuyer educator with more than 20 years of experience in residential mortgage lending. Sean’s experience spans a broad range of residential financing, including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, construction-to-permanent, investment property, DSCR, portfolio, and specialty mortgage solutions. Rather than focusing on any single loan program, his approach is to understand the buyer’s complete situation, evaluate the available options, and build a financing strategy around the buyer’s goals. Education has been a major part of Sean’s career. For more than 15 years, he has taught homebuyer and VA education and has led more than 1,000 classes for consumers, Veterans, service members, and real estate professionals. Sean and Margie Hennessey created HomebuyingFORrookies™, which evolved into HBFR.org™, a homebuyer education platform offering live education on first-time homebuying, VA financing, investment properties, and other residential mortgage strategies. Sean built much of his mortgage career serving Maryland and the greater Washington, DC region before relocating to Tampa, Florida. He has helped thousands of homebuyers throughout his career and has been nationally recognized by mortgage industry publications, including Scotsman Guide and Mortgage Executive Magazine. Today, Sean helps lead Signing Home Loans™ powered by Waterstone Mortgage, combining broad residential mortgage expertise, homebuyer education, and a strategy-first approach for buyers across a wide range of financing needs. The Right Team Matters. The Right Strategy Matters.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Fixed Rate Mortgages
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Non-QM
DSCR Loans
Cash-Out Refinances
Ground-Up Construction Loans
Mortgage Lender
Jumbo Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Conventional Home Loan
Home Renovation Loan
Mortgage Refinance
USDA Loans
Cash-Out Refinances
Non-QM
DSCR Loans
Bank Statement Mortgages
Specialities
Fannie Mae/ Freddie Mac Conventional Loans
HUD - VA, FHA, USDA (VA & FHA Construction also)
Doctors Loan & No Income Loan
100% options & Down Payment Assistance Programs
HomebuyingFORrookies™ webinars & seminars (first-time buyer, Investor, VA)
American Sign Language (ASL) total access
We have solutions for just about all buyers!
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Year Started
2003
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- NMLS #188503
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Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee # MB.6760383. Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (NMLS #186434) is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of WaterStone Bank SSB (NASDAQ: WSBF). Equal Housing Lender. All loan requests are subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Information published on this site should not be construed as legal advice or credit counseling. Waterstone Mortgage Corporation is not a licensed real estate broker. Any advertisement on this page is an advertisement for real estate financing only and should not be construed as an advertisement for the sale of real estate. Disclosures & Licenses: https://www.waterstonemortgage.com/policies/disclosures-licenses General Disclaimer: https://www.waterstonemortgage.com/policies/terms-conditions