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

What Is a HELOC? Home Equity Lines of Credit Explained

April 26, 2024

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a way to borrow money that works a lot like a credit card — you can access... read more

How To Use the USDA Home Loan Map in Your House Hunt

April 25, 2024

The USDA loan map makes it simple to check if a specific home or area is compatible with a mortgage backed by the U.S. Department... read more

Can You Use a Home Equity Loan in a Divorce Settlement?

April 24, 2024

If you’re a homeowner going through a divorce, you’ll need to divide your home equity as part of your divorce settlement or separation agreement. You... read more

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: What You Need to Know

April 19, 2024

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are “government-sponsored entities” (GSEs), which means they’re private companies created by the U.S. Congress to help keep the mortgage lending... read more

Cash-Out Refinance: How It Works and When It’s a Good Idea

April 19, 2024

A cash-out refinance allows you to replace your current mortgage and access a lump sum of cash at the same time. The new mortgage will... read more

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