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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.”

Articles by Rene Bermudez

VA Loan Guide: Eligibility, Best Lenders and How to Apply

The VA home loan benefit is one of the most useful perks of being a military service member or veteran. It opens the door to... read more

FHA Loans: Requirements and Deciding If They’re Right For You

FHA loans are government-backed mortgages that are easier to qualify for than conventional loans. FHA loans give people with imperfect credit or limited down payment... read more

Can a Seller Back Out of a Real Estate Contract?

You may be ready to breathe a huge sigh of relief once you’ve found a home, had your offer accepted and signed on the dotted... read more

Mortgage Interest Rates Forecast for 2024: Will Rates Drop in December?

The current mortgage interest rates forecast is for rates to dip slightly in December, but remain elevated compared to where they were pre-pandemic. There’s a... read more

Best Mortgage Lenders of December 2024

Whether you prefer an all-digital loan experience or need a special homebuying program, our list can help you hone in on the lender that’s right... read more

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