Keith ­Gumbinger

Keith Gumbinger is vice president of HSH.com, a mortgage information and research website.HSH.com

What Is a Guarantor? Who Can Be One and What Are the Risks
Credit & Debt

What Is a Guarantor? Who Can Be One and What Are the Risks

Keith ­Gumbinger | November 7, 2024

Steep real estate and car prices have made it especially difficult for many young adults to qualify for mortgages, car…

Should You Co-Sign on Your Child’s Mortgage?
Real Estate

Should You Co-Sign on Your Child’s Mortgage?

Keith ­Gumbinger | June 11, 2024

Co-signing on a mortgage might seem like a way to help a family member buy a home in this difficult…

Strategic Money Moves for a Tough 2023
Personal Finances

Strategic Money Moves for a Tough 2023

December 15, 2022

There are tough times ahead, as investors and consumers head into decades-high inflation, fast-­rising interest rates and an economy teetering…

6 Strategies To Help Your Child Buy A Home
Family

6 Strategies To Help Your Child Buy A Home

Keith ­Gumbinger | March 18, 2022

Young adults aren’t just borrowing from banks to buy their first homes—many are asking for help from mom and dad.…

Mortgage Lenders More Generous With Points
Mortgages

Mortgage Lenders More Generous With Points

Keith ­Gumbinger | April 15, 2021

If you're in the market for a “jumbo” mortgage, paying discount points upfront could be a great deal.