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

The 40-Year Mortgage: What You Need to Know

A 40-year mortgage is like a traditional 15- or 30-year mortgage, but it offers an extended repayment term. Having ten more years to pay off... read more

Can You Get a VA Home Loan with Bad Credit?

If you’re a military borrower, getting approved for a VA loan with bad credit is possible, regardless of any blemishes in your financial history. The... read more

How Much Is the Down Payment for a Rental Property?

While you may be able to buy your primary home with little or no money down, you’ll typically need to put down at least 15%... read more

How to Use a Home Equity Loan to Buy a Car

Using a home equity loan to buy a car can seem like a great idea: Your house serves as collateral, and you use the payout... read more

Need A Mortgage Cosigner? Here’s What to Consider

If you’re trying to buy a home but don’t qualify on your own, a mortgage cosigner could help get you approved for a loan. With... read more

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