Author: Anthony Bird

My name is Anthony Bird, an owner of Riverbank Finance, a Grand Rapids Mortgage Company, based here in Michigan. I am a graduate from Grand Valley State University majoring in both Business Management and Marketing. I have been a mortgage professional in Michigan for 6 Years with experience as a retail bank loan officer as well as for private mortgage companies. Riverbank Finance is a local mortgage company that values community and the West Michigan Area. We hire only licensed loan officers that can custom tailor loans for our client's needs. If you have any real estate or mortgage questions, call me at 616-365-5792 or email me at info@riverbankfinance.com and I will do whatever it takes to help. Learn more about me on my Google Profile: About Anthony Bird. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

2025 Conventional Loan Limits in Michigan

2025 Conventional Loan Limits

2025 Conventional Loan Limits in Michigan have been put into action, jumping up yet again as home values have continued to increase throughout 2024. While the FHFA has not officially announced the 2025 Conventional Loan Limits, many lenders have announced that they have begun accepting loans up to $803,500. Each year, the FHFA adjusts the… Read more »

30 Year Mortgage vs 15 Year Mortgage: Which is the Best?

Deciding between a 30 year or 15 year mortgage term.

When you are buying a home or refinancing a mortgage, an important decision is to compare a 30 Year Mortgage vs 15 Year Mortgage. Each include their own financial strategy with that may compliment your family’s goals. Let’s dive into the details, compare these two popular options, and see what loan term might be the… Read more »

GRAR ReBar 2024 is an Event not to be Missed!

Grand Rapids REBAR 2024

GRAR ReBar 2024 represents a learning real estate camp held at a bar (R.E. Bar- camp) that promotes sharing winning tips, tricks and strategies to be successful in the Real Estate World. Show up to meet and mingle with industry experts in real estate, insurance, title and mortgage lending. This relaxed environment of sharing will… Read more »

0% Down Purchase Mortgage with Down Payment Assistance Now Available!

0 down purchase mortgage with down payment assistance

Available today May 17th, 2024 we are excited to announce our new 0% Down Purchase Mortgage! This program is available to first time homebuyers with no income limits! Repeat buyers are also eligible if they meet income limits for their area. With this Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA), the borrower will get a conventional mortgage… Read more »

The First-Generation Homebuyer Loan to Assist New Buyers

loan program for first generation homebuyers

On May 1st, 2024 the FHFA announced the First-Generation Homebuyer Loan program. This is a home loan targeted at homebuyers whose parents have not owned real estate. Those who qualify under this loan may receive discounted mortgage rates, down payment assistance or help with closing costs. This new program is part of their Final Rule… Read more »

2024 Conventional Loan Limits for Michigan Mortgages

2024 conventional loan limits michigan

2024 Conventional Loan Limits jump as home values have continued to increase throughout 2023. Each year, the FHFA adjusts the conforming loan limits based on its third quarter House Price Index (HPI). This report shows a 5.5% increase in home values. The 2023 Conventional loan limit is set at $726,200 for single family homes. Using the rate… Read more »

Reduce Your Michigan Mortgage Rate with an FHA Streamline Refinance

Michigan FHA Streamline refi

The FHA Streamline Refinance program is available for Michigan homeowners looking to save on interest payments. This program allows you to refinance to today’s low rates without the need for a new appraisal, making it ideal for homeowners with little or no equity. You may qualify for a mortgage refinance to reduce your rate by… Read more »