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LendingTree is an advertising-supported comparison service. The site features products from our partners as well as institutions which are not advertising partners. While we make an effort to include the best deals available to the general public, we make no warranty that such information represents all available products. We are compensated by companies on this site and this compensation may impact how and where offers appear on this site (such as the order).
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Ana Gotter

Freelance Writer

Ana Gotter is a freelance writer at LendingTree, where she currently writes small business content. She’s been a freelance writer since 2012, and has written extensively about a wide range of business and personal financial topics since 2017.

Ana’s financial writing has appeared on sites like LendingTree, GoBankingRates, CardCritics, and Bigger Pockets.

Ana has been writing professionally since she graduated from college. She started working with clients with the goal of building a strong portfolio, only to realize that freelancing was the right fit. She started her freelance writing business in 2015. Additional writing samples can be seen at www.anagotter.com.

Specialties

  • Personal finance and loan products
  • Debt consolidation
  • Business financing and loans products
  • Small business financial planning

Achievements

  • 11+ years of business ownership
  • 10 years of financial freelance writing
  • 60+ published articles on financial topics

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Florida State University

Ana’s thoughts on financial planning

“Smart financial decisions can take time, so you never want to rush them. It’s why we always recommend getting quotes from different lenders when you’re applying for a mortgage, and why any business plan should be carefully laid out. Taking a little extra time to do some research, weigh your options, and consult an expert if necessary can make a huge difference in the overall outcome.”

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Articles by Ana Gotter

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How to Get a Business Loan in 5 Easy Steps

A small business loan can provide the financing your company needs to cover daily expenses, purchase inventory, invest in equipment or expand with a franchise.... read more

Understanding Your Business Credit Report

Companies use personal credit scores to assess potential risk and trustworthiness when working with or lending to someone. Just as personal credit scores can play... read more

Understanding a Personal Guarantee

Before you get the funding you need for your small business, you may first have to sign a personal guarantee. Although it’s a common provision... read more

What Is a DUNS Number?

Businesses receive a DUNS number after registering with Dun and Bradstreet, the private business credit reporting agency that created the system. Similar to a personal... read more