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Rory Arnold

Staff writer

Rory Arnold is a Los Angeles-based writer who has contributed to a variety of publications, including Rocket Mortgage, Quicken Loans, LowerMyBills, Ranker, Earth.com and JerseyDigs. Rory received his Bachelor of Science in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. He also completed the SoFi/Coursera Fundamentals of Personal Finance Specialization consisting of five courses: Introduction to Personal Finance, Saving Money for the Future, Managing Debt, Fundamentals of Investing, and Risk Management in Personal Finance.

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New York University

Recent Articles

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10-minute read

Qualifying for a mortgage: The basics

Many factors can determine whether you qualify for a mortgage. Learn what factors affect your mortgage qualification and how you can improve your chances.

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6-minute read

DSCR: What it is and how to calculate it

Debt service coverage is a measure used by businesses and lenders to measure healthy debt management. Learn how to calculate it for yourself.

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3-minute read

Neighbors want deeper connections. What's holding them back?

A Rocket Mortgage survey finds that people want their neighborhoods to feel more connected, but they don’t want to intrude – and aren’t sur...

A man working on paperwork, potentially related to mortgage documents or financial planning.

7-minute read

How to get a home equity loan with 'bad' credit: A guide

Wondering how you can get a home equity loan with "bad" credit? Learn more about what's required to get a home equity loan if you have a low credit score.

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7-minute read

7 alternatives to a home equity loan

A home equity loan is a second mortgage that will give you a lump sum of cash, but it isn’t for anyone. Explore other options before deciding.

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6-minute read

Down payment assistance programs and grants: What they are and how they work

Learn about down payment assistance programs and how you can apply for grants and loans that can help you afford the up-front costs of buying a home.

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8-minute read

A guide to first-time home buyer programs, loans and grants

If you’re new to homeownership, first-time home buyer assistance programs can help you with down payments and more. Discover some of your options.

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9-minute read

Jumbo loan refinance: A guide for borrowers

Are you considering refinancing your jumbo loan? Learn more about how the refinancing process works and what current jumbo loan refinance rates are like.

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6-minute read

Rent vs. buy near your base (BAH + VA loan guide)

Active duty or PCS soon? Use your BAH and the VA loan to decide whether to rent or buy near your base. Pros/cons, calculators, rules, and a step-by-step fram...