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Andrew Tavin, Personal Finance Writer

Andrew Tavin is a personal finance writer who covers a wide-range of financial topics from home lending to personal loans. His work has been published across several personal finance sites, including Own Up, OppU, and Discover.

Tavin’s experience as a comedian lends an approachable and entertaining angle to his content, making his articles easy to understand and jargon-free. He has created educational and humorous content for a variety of media outlets such as BrainPOP and the National Retail Federation. His work has also been cited by Wikipedia, Crunchbase, and Hacker News.

Tavin is a Certified Financial Education Instructor through the National Financial Educators Council. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in TV Writing from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Articles by Andrew Tavin

First Home Loan

Monthly Housing Expenses: The True Cost of Home Ownership

Understand the nuances of your monthly housing expenses; learn about mortgage payments, insurance, property taxes, and how to manage these costs effectively for a secure and comfortable living situation.

Mortgage Comparison

Do Mortgage Lenders Treat Second Homes Differently?

A second property can offer passive income, but mortgage approval may be a challenge.

Mortgage Comparison

What Are Crypto-backed Mortgages and How Do They Work?

There's a lot of talk and confusion around cryptocurrency. Here's a look at their role in the mortgage marketplace.

Mortgage Comparison

How Does a Mortgage Calculator Work?

Learn about the different parts of a mortgage calculator and how you can use it to figure out your monthly costs.

Mortgage Comparison

Is Now the Right Time to Refinance My Mortgage?

Mortgage refinancing isn’t always a silver bullet but it can be a big help.

Mortgage Comparison

How to Get a Great VA Loan Rate

If VA mortgage rates are supposed to be reasonable, then why doesn’t it seem that way?

Down Payments

Your Down Payment Explained

What exactly is a down payment, and how much do I need to save? We address these questions and more right here.

Mortgage Comparison

Should You Get a Fixed Rate or Adjustable Rate Mortgage? What to Know Before Deciding

Choosing between a fixed-rate or an adjustable-rate mortgage can be tough. Learn the facts about this important decision.

First Home Loan

When is the Best Time to Buy a House?

Decoding the housing market can be challenging when inventory is low and prices are high. On that note: Is there a preferred time to buy?

First Home Loan

Buying A House Without A Realtor

There are many good reasons to use a real estate agent when buying a home – but here’s what you need to know if you’re going to buy a house without a realtor.