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 To Know Before Your HELOC Draw Period Ends

When taking out a home equity line of credit (HELOC), the HELOC draw period is your chance to spend the money you’ve been approved to... read more

First Federal Bank Review

First Federal Bank at a glance Lender rating: 3 stars  Minimum credit score: Not disclosed  Minimum down payment: 0% to 3.5%  Available loan products and... read more

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

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