Leslie Cook

Staff Writer Joined December 2019

Leslie Cook is a staff writer covering real estate and insurance for Money. She started out over 30 years ago as a business reporter with Caribbean Business newspaper in San Juan, Puerto Rico, covering computers, and human resources. Her work has also appeared in Reuters and she graduated Cum Laude from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in history.

LESLIE’S AT-A-GLANCE

Areas of expertise: mortgages, insurance, loans
BA, History, Bryn Mawr College
One year of experience with personal finance
Two years of experience as a professional writer
Work has also appeared in Caribbean Business

LESLIE’S TOP FINANCE TIP

When it comes to your money, don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions.

LATEST

Mortgages Real Estate January 21 2021

Current Mortgage Rates: Interest Rates Drop

This week, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased by 0.02 percentage points to 2.77% with 0.7 discount points paid.
Mortgages Real Estate January 21 2021

Today's Best Mortgage and Refinance Rates: January 21, 2021 | Rates Down

Rising material costs and a shortage of available land has shaken builder confidence in the housing market.
Mortgages Real Estate January 20 2021

Today's Best Mortgage and Refinance Rates: January 20, 2021 | Rates Tick Higher

As mortgage rates rose last week, fewer homeowners tried to refinance.
Mortgages Real Estate January 19 2021

Today's Best Mortgage and Refinance Rates: January 19, 2021 | Rates Tick Down

Mortgage rates ended last week slightly lower across the board.
Mortgages Real Estate January 16 2021

Today's Best Mortgage and Refinance Rates: January 16 & 17, 2021 | Rates Are Down

The gradual rise in mortgage rates forecast by experts may finally be starting.

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