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Lauren Bowling

Former contributing writer

Lauren Bowling is an award-winning blogger and finance writer whose work has been featured on The Huffington Post, Fox Business, CNBC, Forbes, Business Insider, Redbook, and Woman’s Day Magazine. She writes regularly at financialbestlife.com.

Recent Articles

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4-minute read

What is fair market value (FMV) in real estate and how is it calculated?

Fair market value (FMV) in real estate is an assessment of a property's worth in an open market. Learn how FMV is calculated and what it's used for.

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Defeasance clause: Definition and overview

Defeasance clauses assure buyers that they’ll get the title once they meet all payment conditions. Learn more about the impact of defeasance on your mo...

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5-minute read

What is an RHS loan?

An RHS loan can help rural families bypass the down payment requirement and get the boost they need to qualify for a mortgage. Learn more about RHS loans.

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Collateralized mortgage obligations: Defined and explained

Collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) are a pool of mortgage loans that are combined and sold as an investment. Learn more about CMOs and how they work....