Rene Bermudez

Staff Writer

Rene Bermudez is a staff writer at LendingTree, where she helps readers navigate the complex world of mortgage lending.

The LendingTree mortgage team offers power to consumers in the form of knowledge about the housing market and how it works. This includes the ever-changing trends, rules, regulations and other intricacies that reshape the mortgage industry every day.

Readers often come to LendingTree with burning questions: Is now a good time to buy a house? What kind of loan is a good idea for me?

As the most senior writer in LendingTree’s mortgage vertical, Rene helps readers better understand mortgage financing so that they can evaluate their own financial needs more effectively. This simple step can put a borrower miles ahead of the game while they’re still a safe distance away from signing on any dotted lines.

Before coming to LendingTree, Rene was an independent writer, researcher and editor.


Specialties

  • Mortgages
  • Personal finance

Achievements

  • 11+ years writing and reporting
  • 2+ years personal finance experience
  • 185+ articles written for LendingTree.com
  • Contributor to The Guardian, The Washington Post, CNN.com, The Los Angeles Times, Oregon Public Broadcasting, The Nation Institute

Education

  • BA, Reed College

Rene’s favorite mortgage tip

“Don’t try to time the market. Look at what you can afford in current market conditions, and purchase within those boundaries.”

Articles by Rene Bermudez

Can You Have Multiple FHA Loans at the Same Time?

Yes, you can have more than one loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) at a time. However, FHA loans aren’t designed for borrowers... read more

How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?

Mortgage rates are determined based on your credit score, down payment and loan term — but you’re not the only cook in that kitchen. Economic... read more

The Freddie Mac HomeOne Mortgage Program

The Freddie Mac HomeOne® mortgage is a loan program for first-time homebuyers that lets you purchase a house with just 3% down. Unlike some other... read more

Can You Refinance a Home Equity Loan?

If you’ve had a home equity loan for a while and want to reduce your monthly payments, you might be wondering: Can you refinance a... read more

What Is a HELOC? Home Equity Lines of Credit Explained

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a secured loan tied to your home that allows you to access cash as you need it.... read more

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