Jill A. Chafin

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Personal finance, small business loans
  • Education: Whitireia Community Polytechnic, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 


Jill A. Chafin is a staff writer at LendingTree, where she covers a variety of personal finance and small business topics. Her work has appeared on the Motley Fool’s Blueprint, How-to Geek’s Life Savvy, as well as her own blog.

Before joining LendingTree, Jill spent 20+ years as a freelance writer and editor. She has received multiple awards for her creative writing, with pieces published in literary anthologies such as the Personal Story Publishing Project. She has experience running her own business and loves helping others pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

Jill earned a writing certification from the Whitireia Community Polytechnic in New Zealand and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Articles by Jill A. Chafin

Government Small Business Loans: Here Are Your Options

The government partners with lenders to offer affordable finance options for small business owners. You can get small business loans from the SBA, the USDA... read more

Should You Refinance Student Loans Before Buying a House?

Whether you should refinance student loans before buying a house — or after — depends on your situation. Large student debt payments can weigh on... read more

How to Pay Off $200k in Student Loans

Dealing with student loan debt can be overwhelming, especially if you’re buried under a significant amount. While paying off $200,000 or more in student loans... read more

What is a Stafford Loan?

“Federal Stafford loans” are the name of an older version of Department of Education student loans. They have since been replaced by federal Direct loans,... read more

Private Student Loan Default: What Happens and How to Recover

A private student loan default could damage your credit score and lead to other harsh consequences, such as wage garnishment or a lawsuit. Because of... read more

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