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

What Is a HELOC? Home Equity Lines of Credit Explained

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) works a lot like a credit card — you can access money any time you need it, up... read more

Is It A Good Time to Buy A House?

Is this a good time to buy a house? Market conditions are always in flux, so it’s more important to consider whether or not you... read more

What Is a Land Equity Loan?

Similar to home equity, land equity is the value of your land minus any money you owe on the loan used to purchase it. With... read more

Wells Fargo Mortgage Review 2023

Wells Fargo at a glance 5 stars   Minimum credit score: 620.   Minimum down payment: 0% to 3%   Available loan products and programs:... read more

How to Use A 401(k) Loan for Your Down Payment

When faced with the hefty amount of cash needed to buy a home, it can be very tempting to dip into your retirement nest egg.... read more

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