Mia Taylor

Contributing Writer

Highlights

Contributing writer
Award-winning journalist
Featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the San Diego Union-Tribune, TheStreet, MSN and Credit.com

Experience

Mia Taylor is a contributor to Bankrate and an award-winning journalist who has two decades of experience. She has worked as a staff reporter or contributor for some of the nation's leading newspapers and websites including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the San Diego Union-Tribune, TheStreet, MSN and Credit.com.

Mia's latest articles

What not to do before closing on a house

How to navigate the time between when you apply for a mortgage and when it closes.

7 min read Aug 19, 2025
What is an assumable mortgage?

It could be a smart move if interest rates are high. But will the lender allow it?

5 min read Aug 18, 2025
Should you use a personal loan to invest and build wealth?

Some personal loans may be used for investing, but it’s not always a wise idea.

7 min read Aug 15, 2025
When is my first mortgage payment due?

It depends on the home closing date. Here’s how to make sure you don’t miss it.

5 min read Aug 13, 2025
What is a blanket mortgage?

It covers a particular type of borrower or investor. Newbies needn’t apply.

3 min read Aug 12, 2025
Listing price: What it is and how to determine it

Listing price, also known as asking price, is literally the price at which a home is listed for sale.

3 min read Aug 11, 2025
What to know about personal loans protection insurance

Though it provides added coverage, credit insurance is most likely not worth the cost.

4 min read Aug 11, 2025
National vs. local mortgage lenders: Which is right for you?

Although lenders can provide the same end product, not all are created equally.

6 min read Aug 11, 2025