About The Author
Maurie Backman has more than a decade of experience covering personal finance topics that include mortgages, loans, retirement, Social Security, and investing. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, she worked in the financial industry as well as in product design and marketing. Maurie holds a bachelor's degree from Binghamton University, where she studied creative writing and finance. She was happy to combine her two areas of study into a career that allows her to educate consumers on a host of financial topics.
Editorial Standards
At Quicken Loans, we’re committed to creating quality content that’s accurate and credible to help you make informed financial decisions. We aim to break down big topics so that you can better understand your personal finance options. Our articles are thoroughly researched, sourced, and fact-checked. Our experienced writers and editors do the legwork, so you don’t have to.
Expertise
Mortgages, personal loans, refinancing, debt, real estate investing, financial data analysis
Education
Binghamton University, Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing, School of Management Adjunct
Editorial Standards
At Quicken Loans, we’re committed to creating quality content that’s accurate and credible to help you make informed financial decisions. We aim to break down big topics so that you can better understand your personal finance options. Our articles are thoroughly researched, sourced, and fact-checked. Our experienced writers and editors do the legwork, so you don’t have to.
