Rene Bermudez

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Mortgages, personal finance
  • Education: Reed College

 


Rene Bermudez is a staff writer at LendingTree, where she covers mortgages and personal finance.

Before joining LendingTree, she worked as an independent writer, editor and researcher. Her experience includes investigative work with The Nation Institute, work in the life sciences with Language Scientific, collaborations around digital rights and cultures with Prof. Ramesh Srinivasan of UCLA’s Department of Information Studies and e-commerce coverage for Verifone.

Rene has a bachelor’s degree in Classics (Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies) from Reed College.

Articles by Rene Bermudez

Can a Seller Back Out of a Real Estate Contract?

You may be ready to breathe a huge sigh of relief once you’ve found a home, had your offer accepted and signed on the dotted... read more

Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons

A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that allows older homeowners with significant equity — at least 50% — to borrow against... read more

Mortgage APR vs. Interest Rate: What’s the Difference?

As a prospective homebuyer, you may be wondering about the meaning of an APR vs. interest rate. An APR (annual percentage rate) represents the true... read more

Understanding the FHA CAIVRS Report

Mortgages backed by a government agency can provide excellent value, especially for those who struggle to qualify for conventional loans. But there’s a catch: you... read more

VA Loans For Manufactured Homes: What They Are and How They Work

  Manufactured homes (also known as mobile homes) are a low-cost path to home ownership — one chosen by 6% of homeowners nationwide and, notably,... read more

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