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

Is It a Good Time for an ARM Refinance?

If your adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) hasn’t undergone a rate adjustment yet, it will after the fixed-rate period expires. And if the new payments are likely... read more

What is a Broker Price Opinion?

A broker price opinion is just what it sounds like: An opinion by a real estate expert, such as an agent or a broker, about... read more

Mortgage and Real Estate Terms to Know: A Guide for Homebuyers

Wading into the world of unfamiliar mortgage terms and real estate jargon can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled a glossary of 50 must-know... read more

Jumbo vs. Conventional Loans

High-balance loans give you extra borrowing power, and jumbo loans are even more extreme, giving you the potential to borrow far more — if you... read more

Getting A Home Appraisal for Your Refinance: What You Need to Know

You’ll typically need a home appraisal to refinance your mortgage, both to confirm your home’s value and to set your new loan amount. If your... read more

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