Kirk Haverkamp

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Kirk Haverkamp is chief staff writer and editor for MortgageLoan.com. He covers the mortgage and personal finance industry from both a consumer and industry perspective, and provides guidance for consumers on how to approach the sometimes intimidating process of obtaining the right mortgage and personal finance products for their needs.

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How First-Time Homebuyers Can Save Big on Their Mortgage
How First-Time Homebuyers Can Save Big on Their Mortgage
With their low down payments and credit requirements, FHA mortgag... read more

August 26, 2014

Mortgages

pre-crash mortgages
7 Loans You Thought Had Disappeared
You don’t hear much about certain types of mortgages these ... read more

September 29, 2013

Mortgages

Don't Get Fixated on the Mortgage Rate
Why You Shouldn’t Obsess Over Mortgage Rates
When most people start shopping for a mortgage, the first thing t... read more

February 14, 2013

Mortgages

4 Ways to Get a Mortgage for Little or No Money Down
4 Ways to Get a Mortgage for Little or No Money Down
With home prices and mortgage rates as low as they are, a lot of ... read more

January 14, 2013

Mortgages

The Hidden Trap in HARP Refinancing
The Hidden Trap in HARP Refinancing
Thinking about refinancing a low-equity or underwater mortgage th... read more

November 6, 2012

Mortgages