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Anyone else have an impossible time getting someone to use their referral for the APY boost?
I’ve tried friends, family… no luck. I swear, the second I mention a HYSA, people look at me like I’m trying to explain some complicated Wall Street investment strategy.

I’m literally just saying, “Hey, you can park your savings here and earn way more interest than a traditional savings account.” Somehow that’s still a hard sell.

I’m at a loss. Anyone else struggle this much getting a referral, or am I just surrounded by people who want their savings earning 0.01% forever?

I'm always hearing good things about them!

just opened my first hysa with wealthfront and deposited a large sum of money. initiated this yesterday & the money has left my home bank but wealthfront is saying it will be available oct 14 (7 business days)
is this a normal wait time for a first deposit to become available?

Wealthfront Home Lending is now available to all clients planning to buy or refinance a home in Washington.

Clients in California, Colorado, Texas and now Washington can secure rates ~0.50% under the national average–with Washington clients saving an average of $200 on monthly payments–all through a self-serve process with zero sales pressure. You can use our mortgage rate calculator to see your personalized rate estimate and projected monthly payments for new purchases and refinancing.

If you’re a resident in any of the above states and not yet a client (or know someone who isn’t), you can access our rates by opening any Wealthfront account.

What’s next:

We plan to expand to Florida, Illinois, and Oregon in the coming months. If you’re planning to buy a home in any of those states, you can sign up for the waitlist and we’ll let you know when Wealthfront Home Lending is available in your state.

And while we’re here, we wanted to share some frequently asked questions from clients:

How fast can you close?

How fast your loan closes varies based on the complexity of your loan and how quickly documents are uploaded and signed back to us. Our team and your assigned Loan Officer is dedicated to help you close as fast as possible by working proactively behind the scenes to eliminate bottlenecks and keep you aware of time-sensitive tasks to keep your loan on schedule.

Do you work on weekends?

While our team operates during standard business hours (9AM - 5:00PM PDT), our self-service platform gives you 24/7 control and flexibility to progress tasks for your mortgage application whenever it suits you. Additionally, every applicant is paired with a dedicated Loan Officer available via phone, text and email to guide you through key decisions, supported by our Mortgage Operations team to keep your loan moving forward seamlessly.

What type of pre-approval do you offer?

Our pre-approval process provides an early evaluation of income, asset and credit profile for your desired loan amount. Key features include:

• Streamlined Process: We make it easy to get pre-approved for our clients by pre-filling your application with your existing Wealthfront info and linked accounts.
• Self-Service Letter Generation: Instantly generate custom pre-approval letters up to your pre-approved amount in just a few clicks to match offer prices as you shop—no waiting on a Loan Officer.
• Smarter RSU Verification: Accelerated review of equity compensation so you can quickly unlock and understand your full purchasing power.

You can also check out our website for more information.

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Disclosures: All mortgage products are offered by Wealthfront Home Lending, LLC NMLS 2358115 NMLS Consumer Access. Loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law License.

Home loan availability will be subject to credit approval and applicable state and federal licensing requirements. Rates vary based on credit profile, loan terms and market conditions. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest advertised rates. This communication is for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for a loan or an offer to lend or extend credit. Equal Housing Opportunity.  Disclosures and Licenses.

Estimated monthly payment savings are for informational purposes only and represent the monthly payment difference between Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® average for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages as of 8/7/2026 and Wealthfront Home Lending’s rate estimate based on 0.5% below the national average* rate benchmark. Calculations are based strictly on the monthly Principal and Interest (P&I) payments. They do not include property taxes, homeowners insurance, private mortgage insurance (PMI), or other applicable fees/escrow items which will increase your actual monthly obligation.

*Rate comparison based on Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® average for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages as of 8/7/2026. Rate available to qualified borrowers meeting the following criteria: 780+ FICO score, $750,000 purchase price, primary single-family residence in Austin, TX, 20% down payment, and payment of 1 discount point. Actual rates may vary. APR and additional terms apply. Not all borrowers will qualify.

All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of money you invest. Investment management and advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC (“Wealthfront Advisers”), an SEC-registered investment adviser, and brokerage related products are provided by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), a Member of  FINRA/SIPC.