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<p><span>Bennett Leckrone is the editorial manager and an analyst for Lower. He specializes in making complicated mortgage topics accessible for consumers. That includes both in-depth product guides and in-depth analysis on what economic moves mean for homebuyers and refinancers.</span></p>
<p><span>He was previously a business reporter with a focus on higher education and fintech at BestColleges. In that role, he reported on the development of fintech and AI curriculum, as well as the rapidly changing nature of finance education. He also wrote guides to help business students navigate AI and online education.</span></p>
<p><span>He also reported on state politics at Maryland Matters, with a focus on how policy affected people and businesses. He holds a bachelor of science in journalism degree from Ohio University.</span></p>
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Bennett Leckrone
Writer / Reviewer / Expert
Bennett Leckrone is the editorial manager and an analyst for Lower. He specializes in making complicated mortgage topics accessible for consumers. That includes both in-depth product guides and in-depth analysis on what economic moves mean for homebuyers and refinancers. He was previously a business reporter with a focus on higher education and fintech at BestColleges. In that role, he reported on the development of fintech and AI curriculum, as well as the rapidly changing nature of finance education. He also wrote guides to help business students navigate AI and online education. He also reported on state politics at Maryland Matters, with a focus on how policy affected people and businesses. He holds a bachelor of science in journalism degree from Ohio University.
Reviewed by
Neel Patel
Reviewer
Neel Patel is a mortgage industry professional with more than a decade of hands-on experience across loan origination, customer experience, sales operations, and strategy. He has worked at every stage of the mortgage lifecycle, from advising individual borrowers to leading teams of loan officers. As an expert reviewer, Neel evaluates mortgage and personal finance content for accuracy, clarity, and real-world applicability. He specializes in ensuring information reflects how lending actually works in practice so consumers can make confident, informed decisions.
