How 3 People Conquered Credit Trouble and Bought Homes
Unless you’ve built a stockpile of savings or lucked into a windfall, you’ll probably need a mortgage to buy a home. Qualifying for one requires adequate income and a solid…
Emily Starbuck Crone
Emily Starbuck Crone is a NerdWallet staff writer, focusing mostly on mortgages. She's been writing about personal finance since 2007, with work published in USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, Consumers Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Business Insider and more. She loves helping people feel more empowered about their finances. Emily is also passionate about dog rescue and LGBTQ rights.
Posts by Emily Starbuck Crone:
Why You Should Consider a Mortgage Recast
Mortgage recasting is one way to reduce your monthly mortgage payments. It’s less common than refinancing or modifying a loan, and it’s rarely advertised, but it decreases mortgage payments for…
Mortgage Rates Thursday, Aug. 17: Steady Following Fed Comments
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans ticked up slightly, while 15-year fixed and 5/1 ARMs remained unchanged, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published by national lenders…
All You Need to Know About Mortgage Loan Modifications
If you’re struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments or have fallen behind, you may be at risk of losing your home. But depending on the circumstances, you may be eligible…
FHA Mortgage Insurance: What You Need to Know
When deciding between an FHA mortgage and a conventional mortgage, the most important difference is arguably the mortgage insurance that the Federal Housing Administration requires. This insurance typically can’t be canceled…
Should You Make Biweekly Mortgage Payments?
When you buy a home with a mortgage, your payments are due monthly by default. In an effort to pay off their mortgages faster and pay less in interest over…
Mortgage Rates Friday, Aug. 4: Rates Lift Following Strong Jobs Report
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans rose two basis points, while 15-year fixed loans and 5/1 ARMs each were up by one basis point, according to a NerdWallet survey of…
Mortgage Rates Thursday, Aug. 3: Jobless Claims and Rates Move Lower
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans and 15-year fixed loans slipped again today, while 5/1 ARMs held steady, according to a NerdWallet survey of daily mortgage rates published by national lenders…
Mortgage Rates Wednesday, Aug. 2: Rates, Delinquencies Fall
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans dropped four basis points to their lowest point in over a month, while 15-year fixed loans fell by two basis points and 5/1 ARMs fell by one,…
Mortgage Rates Tuesday, August 1: Creeping Back Up
After either sliding or holding steady the past three business days, mortgage rates for 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed loans both ticked up today, while 5/1 ARMs remained unchanged, according to…
