Tara Mastroeni
Former Writer
8years covering personal finance
114+ articles on LendingTree
Bylines in Forbes Advisor, Realtor.com, Insider and The Motley Fool
Specialties
Debt consolidation and debt management strategies
Rate shopping techniques
Credit score improvement
Budgeting strategies
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emerson College
Tara Mastroeni is a former staff writer for LendingTree, where she focused on personal loans, auto loans, small business loans and mortgages. She specializes in breaking down complex financial concepts in a way that’s easy for readers to understand. Her bylines have been published in a variety of well-known media outlets, including Forbes Advisor, The Motley Fool, Insider and Realtor.com.
Tara’s advice for finding the best rate on a loan
Always shop around for the best rate. Comparing quotes from multiple lenders could save you thousands over the life of the loan, especially on larger, long-term loans, like mortgages. And shopping around is unlikely to ding your credit score. The credit bureaus allow for a ‘rate shopping period’ that lasts for 14 days. During that time, all inquiries for the same loan type will count as one."
