Michele Lerner

Michele Lerner is a personal finance writer and editor with more than two decades of experience covering mortgages, real estate, insurance, student loans, credit card debt and money management. She has written for numerous finance publications including The Motley Fool, Bankrate, MagnifyMoney, ValuePenguin, GetRichSlowly, Insurance.com and HSH.com as well as general consumer publications such as The Washington Post, the Boston Globe and USA Today.

Articles by Michele Lerner

2023 FHA Loan Limits in Massachusetts

December 19, 2022

Mortgage loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offer low down payments and can be easier to qualify for than conventional mortgages. In 2023,... read more

What is a Broker Price Opinion?

November 22, 2021

Whether you’re thinking about selling your home or refinancing, a broker price opinion can provide valuable insight to inform your decision. A broker price opinion... read more

What is an HOA?

November 17, 2021

HOA stands for homeowners association, and is an organization that makes and enforces rules to maintain a neighborhood, subdivision or building. Members of the HOA... read more

Teaser Rates: What You Should Know

September 30, 2021

While most mortgage borrowers choose a fixed-rate mortgage to finance or refinance their home, a teaser rate tempts some borrowers. A loan with a teaser... read more

Buying a New Construction Home vs. Existing Home

August 30, 2021

Among the many decisions homebuyers must make is whether buying a new construction home vs. existing home is right for them. Approximately 13% of buyers... read more

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