Editorial Standards
Last updated: June 11, 2026
MyLoanCalcs.com is committed to publishing accurate, unbiased, and useful information about mortgages, loans, and personal finance. This page explains how we produce our content, what sources we use, and how we handle corrections.
Our Editorial Mission
Our mission is to give homebuyers and homeowners the tools and plain-English explanations they need to understand their mortgage numbers without having to consult a professional for every basic question. We believe financial education should be accessible, accurate, and free from conflicts of interest.
We do not accept payment to produce or promote specific products, lenders, or services. Advertising on this site (Google AdSense) is served automatically and has no influence over our editorial content.
Content Standards
Minimum word count
1,200 words per article
Source requirement
Official agency publications only for rate and data claims
Review cycle
Quarterly review for time-sensitive content
Author attribution
All content is written and reviewed by De Van Do, author and site builder of MyLoanCalcs.com
Calculation verification
Formulas cross-checked against industry standards
Advertising separation
Editorial decisions are independent of ad placement
Approved Sources
Rate data, market statistics, and regulatory information on this site are sourced exclusively from the following official organizations:
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) Official Agency
- Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey Official Agency
- Federal Reserve (FOMC statements, H.15 rate data) Official Agency
- Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Official Agency
- Fannie Mae Economic and Housing Research Official Agency
- FHA / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Official Agency
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Official Agency
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Official Agency
- Internal editorial analysis and calculation methodology Editorial
We do not cite real estate brokerage data, lender-sponsored research, or publications with undisclosed commercial relationships as primary sources.
How We Update Content
Time-sensitive content (mortgage rate commentary, economic data summaries) is published as new official data is released -- typically within 24-48 hours of Freddie Mac PMMS releases (Thursdays) and MBA Weekly reports (Wednesdays).
Educational guides and calculator explainers are reviewed on a quarterly basis and updated when regulatory limits, standard formulas, or industry conventions change significantly.
Corrections Policy
We take accuracy seriously. If you believe any content on this site contains a factual error or outdated information, please contact us at contact@myloancalcs.com with a description of the issue and, where applicable, a link to a primary source. We will review the concern and correct confirmed errors promptly, noting the correction date in the article.