Author

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

Mortgage Comparison

What Are the Closing Costs of a VA Loan?

While you can’t avoid loan processing fees entirely, with proper planning VA borrowers can reduce their upfront costs

First Home Loan

How To Budget For A House

Figuring out how much mortgage you can afford can be difficult. Use this simple guide to learn how to budget for a house.

First Home Loan

What Do Mortgage Lenders Look For in a Borrower?

Here’s a mortgage roadmap to help you overcome unforeseen approval obstacles with your potential lender.

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

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.

First Home Loan

Should You Buy a For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Home?

Buying a home that’s for sale by owner could save some money on the purchase price, but it also comes with risks.

First Home Loan

Should You Apply for Multiple Preapprovals?

Multiple pre-approvals can help you get the best deal on your mortgage, but it’s not the right path for everyone.

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.