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

Loan-To-Value (LTV) Ratio: What It Is and Why It Matters

July 11, 2024

A loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is a number that compares how much you’re borrowing to your home’s value. The higher your LTV ratio, the more risky... read more

What Is a HELOC? Home Equity Lines of Credit Explained

July 11, 2024

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a secured loan tied to your home that allows you to access cash as you need it.... read more

Mortgage Interest Rates Forecast for 2024: When Will Rates Go Down?

July 3, 2024

The current mortgage interest rates forecast is for rates to embark on a gentle downward trajectory over the remainder of 2024. Rates rose steadily in... read more

What Is the Break-Even Point on a Refinance?

July 1, 2024

The break-even point on a refinance is when a refinance has paid for itself in mortgage payment savings. A refinance typically saves you money on... read more

How To Get the Fastest HELOC Closing Times

June 28, 2024

If you’re in a cash crunch and want to tap your home equity — and fast — your best bet is a lender that specializes... read more

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