Tara Mastroeni

Staff Writer

Expertise: Mortgages/real estate, personal finance, credit cards, debt management, savings, personal loans, student loans
Education: Emerson College

Tara is a staff writer for LendingTree, where she covers a wide variety of personal finance topics, including personal loans, student loans, mortgage and small business content. Before working at LendingTree, Tara spent nearly a decade as a freelance personal finance writer. Her work has previously appeared on Forbes Advisor, Business Insider and Realtor.com.

Tara earned a bachelor’s degree in media production from Emerson College.

Articles by Tara Mastroeni

BHG Money Business Loan Review

 Starting APR range: 10.49% Best for: Established businesses that are looking for fast and flexible funding Pros and cons of BHG Money ProsCons   Relatively fast... read more

What Is the 20/4/10 Rule for Car Buying?

It can be so tempting to buy a car you can’t afford. To make sure you get a car priced within your means, follow the... read more

Down Payment on a Home: How Much Do You Actually Need?

Down payments on homes can vary widely, which might make it hard to understand how much you’ll need to save. However, if you’re ready to... read more

Are Pawn Shop Loans a Good Idea?

A pawn shop loan is a type of short-term, secured loan. Pawn shop loans don’t require a credit check, so they are often used as... read more

NINA Loans: What No-Income-No-Asset Loans Are and How They Work

No-income-no-asset (NINA) loans require less documentation than your typical mortgage loan. They allow for loan approval without the mortgage lender first needing to verify your... read more

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