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Jackie Zimmermann

Lead Contributors Editor

  • Expertise: Personal finance, small business, financial planning
  • Education: Ohio University, Northwestern University

 


Jackie Zimmermann is the lead contributors editor at LendingTree, where she manages a network of 80+ freelancers. She also works closely with our partnership team, assigning and editing syndicated content for local and national publications.

Jackie started her career as an editorial assistant and reporter for Money magazine. She then moved on to Nerdwallet, where she created advice-driven articles to help entrepreneurs navigate the complex realities of running a small business. Her articles were syndicated to national news outlets like USA Today and the Associated Press.

Jackie has an undergraduate degree in journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and a master’s degree in magazine journalism from The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

Articles by Jackie Zimmermann

The 40-Year Mortgage: What You Need to Know

A 40-year mortgage is like a traditional 15- or 30-year mortgage, but it offers an extended repayment term. Having ten more years to pay off... read more

How to Use a Home Equity Loan to Buy a Car

Using a home equity loan to buy a car can seem like a great idea: Your house serves as collateral, and you use the payout... read more

Need A Mortgage Cosigner? Here’s What to Consider

If you’re trying to buy a home but don’t qualify on your own, a mortgage cosigner could help get you approved for a loan. With... read more

Is It A Good Time to Buy A House?

Is this a good time to buy a house? Market conditions are always in flux, so it’s more important to consider whether or not you... read more

What Is a Land Equity Loan?

Similar to home equity, land equity is the value of your land minus any money you owe on the loan used to purchase it. With... read more

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