Holden Lewis

Senior Writer/Spokesperson

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Mortgages •
homebuying

How I Think About Money “Of all the world's financial products, mortgages have the deepest feelings attached to them. When I write about mortgages, I remember that a home loan isn't a mere financial product — it's a key that unlocks intense emotions.”

24+ Years of Experience

90+ Articles Written

4.9M+ Readers Reached

Previous experience

Bankrate.com

Education

B.S. in Journalism from University of North Texas

Awards

Society of Professional Journalists Online Journalism: Public Service
Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing: Real-time 2000
Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing: Real-time 2005
Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing: Blog
Society of Professional Journalists Online Journalism: Online Deadline

Holden Lewis is a former NerdWallet spokesman and reporter covering mortgages and real estate. He previously worked for Bankrate, where he covered the housing boom and bust. Holden is past president of the National Association of Real Estate Editors and won numerous writing awards.

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