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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

Investment Property Mortgage Rates: How Much More Will You Pay?

You’ll typically pay anywhere from 0.5% to 0.875% more for investment property mortgage rates compared to primary residence rates. The additional amount helps to cover... read more

4 Steps to Getting a Mortgage as an Immigrant to the United States

Owning a home may be a classic part of the American dream, but getting a mortgage as an immigrant in the U.S. can involve extra... read more

What are Fringe Benefits?

A fringe benefit is any compensation or reward beyond an employee’s regular salary. Companies can utilize fringe benefits to recruit, motivate and retain high-quality staff.... read more

Understanding VA Loan Points

A VA loan is a mortgage guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Borrowers can purchase VA loan points at closing to lower... read more

Chick-fil-A Franchise Costs

Chick-fil-A is a popular restaurant franchise famous for its chicken sandwich. Franchises take a lot of the guesswork out of starting a business, but the... read more

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