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

Balloon Mortgage: What It Is and How It Works

A balloon mortgage allows you to enjoy low monthly payments for several years — with a big catch. Your final payment amount “balloons” sharply, potentially... read more

Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

Whether you should refinance your mortgage depends on the rates and terms of your current loan, your financial situation and your goals. While refinancing can... read more

HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: How to Choose

As you make your mortgage payments each month, you build equity in your home. And that growth doesn’t have to just sit on the sidelines... read more

Better Mortgage Review 2023

Better Mortgage at a glance 5 stars   Minimum credit score: 580 to 620   Minimum down payment: 0% to 3%   Available loan products... read more

SoFi Mortgage Review 2023

SoFi at a glance 5 stars   Minimum credit score: 620   Minimum down payment: 3%-5%   Available loan products and programs: Conventional, Jumbo, Home... read more

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