Caitlyn Fitzpatrick
Caitlyn has been an editor and writer since 2014 and in the commerce journalism world since 2017. She was most recently the Senior Shopping Editor at Reader's Digest, part of Trusted Media Brands. She's currently a freelance writer while she looks for her next full-time gig. Caitlyn's work can be found on many sites, including U.S. News & World Report's 360 Reviews, Today's Parent, WhatToWatch.com, PS (formerly Popsugar), and more.
Caitlyn attended Monmouth University, where she majored in Communication with a focus in Journalism and minored in Interactive Media.
Publications
- Benzinga19 articles
- U.S. News and World Report16 articles
- U.S. News 360 Reviews3 articles
- Family Handyman1 article
- Reader's Digest1 article
- Super Age
Writes Most On
Can I Rent Out My House Without Telling My Mortgage Lender?25 Apr—BenzingaYou currently have a house, but you want to rent it out. Will your mortgage lender allow you to? Here’s what you need to know. So, you want to get into the rental property business. You already have a home, but you don’t know the ins and outs of converting it into an investment property by renting it out. After all, you have a mortgage, meaning you haven’t paid it off yet. Is it technically yours to rent out? Do you have to get permission? We asked an expert: Can I rent out my house without...
Loan Modification vs. Refinance: Which Route Should You Go?25 Apr—BenzingaIf you’re looking for better mortgage terms, loan modification and refinance can be viable options to improve your financial health. Financial struggles can happen to anyone, but homeowners have something big at stake: their house. If money has become more of a worry, it might be time to consider your options to make your mortgage payment more manageable. Among the routes you could go are loan modification and refinancing. Each one could make your payments more affordable, but key differences...
What Is a Balloon Mortgage? Here’s What You Need to Know23 Apr—BenzingaBalloon mortgages are not uncommon when purchasing a single-family home, but here’s what you need to know about the nontraditional route. There are many types of mortgages; however, a balloon mortgage isn’t even one of the most common ones. Some people might find that it’s their only real option though, so it might be worth looking into all possibilities. A balloon mortgage, a non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loan, allows the homebuyer to have lower monthly payments, but eventually, they’ll...
Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card? Experts Answer30 Apr—BenzingaIt might not be the most conventional route but if you take the necessary steps, you can pay your mortgage with a credit card. Maybe you fell on hard times or think it’s a smart way to rack up points, but at one time or another, you may have wondered: Can you pay your mortgage with a credit card? Although your mortgage lender won’t let you use a credit card, technically, you can use workarounds to make it happen. However, we talked with experts to get details on the process and it’s not a...
