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Kacie Goff

Kacie Goff

Mortgage & Real Estate Writer

Kacie Goff is a mortgage and real estate writer whose work has appeared in Bankrate, NerdWallet, and CNET. She specializes in VA home loans and helping borrowers navigate the mortgage process.

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Jimmy King

Jimmy King

Co-Founder of BankingBridge

Jimmy King is the Co-Founder of BankingBridge and has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He specializes in mortgage pricing, capital markets technology, and helping bring greater rate transparency to consumers.

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