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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.”

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Articles by Rene Bermudez

How to Buy a Foreclosed Home

Home prices have soared over the last few years, and they’re expected to hold steady throughout 2023. These increased costs can make the savings you... read more

No-Closing-Cost Refinance: What You Should Know

A no-closing-cost refinance may be worth considering if you’re short on cash for closing costs, or if you’d prefer not to dip into your savings... read more

How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a House?

In most states the minimum age to buy a house is 18 years old, which is when individuals reach the age of majority and have... read more

Who Will Refinance My Mortgage With Late Payments?

If you’re looking to refinance your mortgage but have a few late payments on your record, you do have options. We’ll cover which loan programs... read more

How Does Mortgage Loan Modification Work?

If you’re having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments and need more than a temporary solution, a loan modification can adjust the original terms... read more

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