NMLS #2544788
Office: 980.203.2424
Mobile: 704.682.9635
Waterstone Mortgage is a national, full-service mortgage lender founded in 2000 and backed by WaterStone Bank, giving it the strength and stability of a well-capitalized financial institution. Headquartered in Wisconsin, the company has grown to hundreds of employees and lends in most U.S. states, helping thousands of families and individuals achieve homeownership over the past 25 years.
The company focuses on providing a wide variety of home loan options, including conventional, government (FHA, VA, USDA), jumbo, construction, renovation, and specialty programs designed to meet diverse borrower needs. Waterstone Mortgage emphasizes innovative technology, streamlined processes, and strong communication to create a smooth lending experience, and has earned multiple industry awards for its operations, workplace culture, and production.
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Laura Messenger has spent nearly a decade helping people feel confident and excited about buying or building a home. Whether it is a first home, a rental, or a vacation place at the lake or beach, she loves finding the right loan to make those dreams real. Now based in the Charlotte area, Laura brings Waterstone Mortgage’s resources and personal, local touch to North Carolina homebuyers.
Laura has a special passion for construction and renovation financing, including HELOCs, and enjoys walking clients through each step of a build or remodel so it feels manageable instead of overwhelming. She is especially committed to educating women and families about their options, empowering them to make smart, long-term decisions about real estate and lending.
Originally from Colorado, Laura earned her business degree from the University of Denver and her MBA from Regis University. Today, she and her husband, Ryan, are raising their four kids in the Lake Norman area, where you can often find them on the water, at a soccer field, or headed off on their next adventure. As a youth soccer coach and certified nutrition coach, Laura believes in staying healthy in every way—combining physical wellness with what she calls “fiscal fitness” to help her clients build strong financial foundations for the future.
