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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

7 Common Reverse Mortgage Scams

The promise of borrowing money without having to make a monthly payment makes reverse mortgages attractive to elderly homeowners — and reverse mortgage scammers. If... read more

What Is a Real Estate Appraiser?

A real estate appraiser provides you and your mortgage lender with an unbiased estimate of the home’s value. For homebuyers, a real estate appraiser lets... read more

What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Die?

If you still have a mortgage loan on your home upon your death, your heirs will inherit both your house and its mortgage. Understanding what... read more

How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work When You Die?

Reverse mortgages allow seniors to live in their homes without mortgage payments and can also provide much-needed cash. Paying back the loan can get complicated,... read more

What Is An Escrow Officer?

An escrow officer is an unbiased third party who ensures a real estate transaction is correctly carried out by a homebuyer, home seller and any... read more

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