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Kurt Adams

Senior Editor

  • Expertise: Personal finance, small business, credit cards, travel rewards, mortgages
  • Education: American University, Princeton University

 


Kurt Adams is a Senior Editor at LendingTree, where he manages our network of freelance contributors. He also oversees small business content and frequently edits mortgage and credit cards content.

Before joining LendingTree, Kurt spent a past life as an academic, studying U.S. history. He now brings that near-decade of teaching, writing and editing to help people better understand personal finance.

Kurt earned a BA from American University and a PhD from Princeton University.

Articles by Kurt Adams

How to Refinance a Second Mortgage

A second mortgage is an additional home loan that takes priority after the initial, “first” mortgage you borrowed to buy your home. If you need... read more

How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a House?

In most states the minimum age to buy a house is 18 years old, which is when individuals reach the age of majority and have... read more

12 First-Time Homebuyer Questions You Should Ask

If you’ve never purchased a home before, it’s smart to make a list of first-time homebuyer questions so you’re ready for this important financial milestone.... read more

What Is a NACA Mortgage?

A NACA mortgage is a home loan you can get through a nonprofit called the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA). The NACA home buying... read more

Business Loan vs. Personal Loan: How to Choose

A business loan might seem like the most logical choice when you need funding for your business, but personal loans remain a viable option for... read more

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