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 Much Does It Cost to Refinance a Mortgage?

You could save thousands of dollars by refinancing your mortgage — but just like a new home loan, a refinance comes with closing costs that... read more

FHA Loan Closing Costs: What They Are and How Much You’ll Pay

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) makes it easier to get a mortgage than other popular types of financing. The catch: Lenient borrowing requirements mean extra... read more

What Is A Second Mortgage? Rates, Uses and More

A second mortgage is a home loan that allows you to borrow home equity while you already have a current or “first” mortgage on the... read more

FHA Loan vs. Conventional Loan

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’re probably trying to decide between an FHA loan and a conventional loan. Both offer paths to homeownership that don’t... read more

Can You Have Multiple FHA Loans at the Same Time?

You can have more than one loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). You’ll need to follow strict rules about living in each home... read more

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