A new LendingTree study found many consumers never ask for better rates or lower fees despite strong odds of success
Czarinna Andres leads editorial coverage for NMP, focusing on the trends, policies, and business strategies shaping today’s mortgage and housing finance landscape. She brings a background in journalism and media, with experience overseeing both print and digital publications across regional markets in New York and Connecticut.
Prior to joining NMP, she served as editor-in-chief for community newspapers, where she managed newsroom operations and led coverage of local government, real estate, and economic development.
A new LendingTree study found many consumers never ask for better rates or lower fees despite strong odds of success
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