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

How to Get Out of a Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage is a unique type of loan that lets a homeowner receive monthly payouts from a lender, without having to make any payments.... read more

7 Types of Conventional Loans to Choose From

If you’re looking for the most cost-effective home loan available, you’re likely in the market for a conventional loan. Before committing to a lender, though,... read more

What Is a 5/1 ARM?

A 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a type of home loan worth considering if you’re looking for a low monthly payment and don’t plan to... read more

Land Loans: Everything a Buyer Needs To Know

Land loans can help you buy property without any structures on it, especially when you don’t have immediate plans to build on the land. Whether... read more

Ally Bank Mortgage Review

Ally Bank at a glance 5 stars  Minimum credit score: 620   Minimum down payment: 3%  Available loan products and programs: Conventional, Jumbo  Our verdict: Ally... read more

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