# Meet our author

### Tony Wahl

A self-professed mortgage geek, Tony Wahl has more than 20 years of experience in the banking, personal finance and mortgage industries. Prior to joining Credit Sesame, Tony worked at JP Mortgage Chase, Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC), and Washington Mutual (now Chase), where he was responsible for developing, managing and optimizing large mortgage operations and underwriting team.

### Tony Wahl’s latest articles

## [Top Three Reasons You May Have Been Denied That Mortgage](https://www.creditsesame.com/blog/mortgage/top-three-reasons-you-may-have-been-denied-that-mortgage/)
- January 18, 2015  
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- 4min read

## [Timing is Everything: When Is the Right Time to Apply for a Mortgage?](https://www.creditsesame.com/blog/mortgage/right-time-to-apply-for-a-mortgage/)
- December 8, 2011  
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- 3min read

## [Why Mortgage Closing Costs Are Rising and How You Can Protect Yourself](https://www.creditsesame.com/blog/mortgage/mortgage-closing-costs-07272011/)
- July 27, 2011  
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- 3min read

## [8 First-Time Homebuyer Tips Your Real Estate Agent Won’t Tell You](https://www.creditsesame.com/blog/mortgage/first-time-homebuyer-secrets-06012011/)
- June 1, 2011  
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- 4min read

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