Denny Ceizyk
- Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO)
- Personal loans
- Debt management
- Mortgages
- Economic policy
- Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts, University of Arizona
About the author
Denny Ceizyk is a former senior writer for Bankrate, where he provided 30 years of insight from his experience in loan sales and as a personal finance writer to help consumers navigate the lending landscape on their financial journeys. Denny’s background in mortgage lending gives him unique insight into how consumer’s financial decisions — especially related to how they manage credit — affect their successes throughout their financial lifetimes.
Denny’s transition into personal finance writing started when he joined forces with a government housing agency during the housing meltdown to educate consumers about how to avoid foreclosure. He began to expand that writing into the personal finance space on a freelance basis and has since been featured in the New York Post, MarketWatch, Debt.com, Cheddar and regional radio stations.
When he’s not working, he’s spending time with his family where he might be out by the barn walking his dogs, Elvis and Emmy. If you’re in Nashville, you might catch him playing in a songwriting round, and might even hear one of his songs in an upcoming Hallmark movie.
Denny wants you to know
Every loan decision you make can have a ripple effect on your future financial condition. I saw that firsthand when I processed mortgage loans early in my mortgage career. One wrong decision often meant the difference between approval and denial. Throughout my career, I found the “wrong” financial decision is usually more of an “I didn’t know” decision, and my goal is to provide consumers with the depth of knowledge they need to make informed borrowing choices.
Find Denny beyond Bankrate
Denny's latest articles
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Dollars and Debts With Denny: Are federal student loans predatory?
Are federal loan protections a sign that the loans themselves are predatory?
4 min read Jun 12, 2025 -
The pros and cons of debt relief programs
Discover which debt relief options exist, how they work and their pros and cons.
7 min read Jun 09, 2025 -
How to consolidate debt without hurting your credit
Learn how to minimize negative changes to your credit score when consolidating debt.
3 min read Jun 02, 2025 -
Personal loan alternatives for bad-credit borrowers
There are alternatives to bad credit loans if you need money.
7 min read May 16, 2025 -
Dollars and Debts With Denny: Getting off the credit card merry-go-round
Stop the credit card debt cycle and find better ways to manage your finances.
4 min read May 12, 2025 -
What are the pros and cons of emergency loans?
Find out if an emergency loan makes sense, or if you should use another option.
7 min read May 08, 2025 -
Tariffs and a rocky economy may cause credit to tighten — is now a good time to borrow?
Tariff policies won’t have any direct effect on personal loan rates.
3 min read Apr 30, 2025