Crissinda Ponder

Managing Editor

  • Expertise: Mortgages, homebuying, housing market, personal finance
  • Education: University of Georgia

 


Crissinda Ponder is the mortgage managing editor at LendingTree, where she develops and maintains a range of content related to residential mortgage lending and the homebuying process. Prior to her current role, she served as a senior mortgage writer at LendingTree.

Her background includes serving as a content editor — focused on personal finance and higher education content — with ABUV Media (MoneyGeek.com, HigherEducation.com), and as both a mortgage reporter/analyst and insurance reporter/analyst for Bankrate.com. She has also served as a contributing writer for TheBalance.com, producing content for the site’s mortgage, insurance and savings verticals.

Crissinda earned her B.A. degree in journalism from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.

Articles by Crissinda Ponder

LendingTree Survey Reveals 41% of Americans Have Moved for Love, With Women More Likely to Regret It

Love can compel you to step outside of your comfort zone, even to the point of uprooting your life and getting a mortgage with your... read more

Nearly Half of Americans Are Considering a Move to Reduce Living Expenses

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a mainstay for the better part of 2020, affecting nearly every aspect of daily life as we know it. Our... read more

LendingTree Survey Reveals Nearly Half of Americans Are Working From Home, With Men Likelier to Have a Dedicated Office

The coronavirus pandemic has upended the way Americans work, with more and more employees working from home if they have the privilege to do so.... read more

Survey: More Than Half of Millennials Receive Down Payment Help

As home prices continue their upward climb, many homebuyers are finding they need financial support to achieve their homeownership goals. That’s according to a new... read more

Pros and Cons of Using a Home Equity Loan for Debt Consolidation

Borrowing against the equity you’ve built in your home is a major financial decision that includes a few risks, especially if you’re considering a home... read more

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