Articles by Xiomara Martinez-White
What is a Piggyback Loan?
A piggyback loan combines two mortgages for the purpose of buying or refinancing a home. Borrowers often use piggyback mortgages to avoid paying private mortgage... read more
Staggering Sum: Value of Owner-Occupied Homes in Nation’s Largest Metros Tops $23 Trillion
Discussions on expensive housing are common, but it’s difficult to appreciate the value of real estate. It’s one thing to gawk at how much a... read more
Nearly 30% of Americans in 100 Largest Metros Are Behind on Debt Payments
Debt can be stressful — particularly if you fall behind on payments. After a sustained period of price hikes, it may not be easy to... read more
SoFi Personal Loans Review
[personal_loan_glance lender_id='55033316' verdict='While SoFi has a higher credit score threshold than some competitors, this lender offers unique perks like same-day funding, flexible features and no... read more
2024 Credit Card Predictions
After a second straight year of record debt, lingering inflation and frequent rate hikes, credit cardholders weren’t sad to see 2023 go. But what’s ahead... read more