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Erin Gobler

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer with three years of experience writing about topics such as investing, mortgages and more. Her work has been published on sites like Fox Business, Rocket Mortgage and The Balance. Erin is based in Madison, WI, but she and her husband also travel the country in their RV.

Articles by Erin Gobler

What Is a Credit Freeze? How It Works

Key takeaways A credit freeze stops new accounts from being opened in your name and limits who can see your credit file. You can freeze... read more

Does Divorce Hurt Your Credit Score?

Key takeaways Divorce by itself doesn’t hurt your credit score, but all the financial changes that come with the divorce process will probably have an... read more

Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

Key takeaways Your payment history and credit utilization are the most important credit score factors, and are often the culprit when your score drops unexpectedly.... read more

2025 FHA Loan Limits in Oregon

Loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (known as FHA loans) offer some unique benefits, including low credit score requirements and competitive interest rates. However,... read more

2025 FHA Loan Limits in Louisiana

FHA loans, which are backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), provide an excellent opportunity for borrowers with lower credit scores to buy homes. Nationally,... read more