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Meet Ben Lane

Ben Lane

Ben Lane

Managing Editor, New American Funding

Ben is the Managing Editor for New American Funding. In this role, Ben helps with content creation, news coverage, and serving our audience of borrowers, real estate agents, loan originators, and other housing professionals. Prior to joining New American Funding, Ben worked at HousingWire, a top housing media outlet. Ben joined HousingWire in 2014 as a reporter and was later promoted to Senior Financial Reporter, Editor, and eventually to Managing Editor. During his time at HousingWire, Ben helped elevate HousingWire to national acclaim and record traffic growth. He was also honored with multiple awards for his work, including an Eddie Award from Folio Magazine and a Gold Award for Best Trade Magazine Story from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

Ben Lane Articles

Why Homebuyers Need Title Insurance

Title insurance is essential for protecting homeowners and lenders from potential issues with someone showing up and claiming they are the rightful owners of the property.

How Much Do You Need to Save to Buy a Home?

When planning to buy a home, many people focus on saving for the down payment. But there’s another important part of the financial equation that people shouldn’t overlook: closing costs.

What You Need to Know About 1-0 Buydowns

If you want to buy a home but are concerned about starting off with a large monthly mortgage payment, you may be able to ease into homeownership with a slightly smaller bill.

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