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Aly Yale

Aly Yale is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience covering real estate and personal finance topics.

About Aly Yale

Current Role

Personal finance writer

Expertise

  • Home Equity
  • Mortgages
  • Real Estate

Degrees

  • Bachelor's degrees in radio-TV-film and news-editorial journalism from Texas Christian University

Personal Finance Experience

Aly has been covering personal finance and real estate for more than a decade for local and national publications.

She enjoys breaking down complex topics and helping consumers make the best decisions for their money and futures.

Latest from Aly Yale

What is a USDA Loan? How They Work & Eligibility Information

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FHA MIP: Is FHA Mortgage Insurance the Same as PMI?

FHA mortgage insurance (MIP) is required on all FHA loans. This guide breaks down what...

Jumbo Loan Guide

A jumbo mortgage can help you finance a higher-priced property, but it will come at a price. Most jumbo loans are harder to...

First-Time Home Buyer Programs

Buying a home can feel out of reach for many, but with these state and federal first-time home buyer programs, it doesn’t have...

Should You Use a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

Home equity loans and HELOCs can be smart ways to pay off credit cards and...