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!

Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

There are several reason why you might benefit from refinancing your home. Many people choose to refinance to simply lower their interest rate while others have goals of doing home improvements or debt consolidation.  Depending on your financial goals, refinancing your mortgage may be a smart choice. Refinance to a lower rate Refinance to a… Read more »

Buy a Home with Just 1% Down!

Important Update! Program discontinued 06/01/2024! Please see our new Zero Down DPA Program! Buy a Home with Just 1% Down and get up to a 2% Lender Gift towards your down payment. Buying a home has never been more affordable with our low down payment Conventional Mortgage. Unlike Down Payment Assistance programs, such as MSHDA,… Read more »

4 Steps to Make Relocating to Michigan Go Smoothly

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Have you ever wanted to make the move out of state but did not know how to go about the process? If you are ready for the big move and Michigan is your destination call Riverbank Finance and speak with our loan officers today! Michigan has many attractions for people looking to relocate from another… Read more »

2018 Conforming Loan Limits and FHA Loan Limits Increased

On November 28, 2017, it was announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA, that for 2018 the baseline loan limit for conforming loans will increase from $424,100 to $453,100. This is due to raising house prices and real estate appreciation. According to the FHFA, from the third quarter of 2016 to the third… Read more »

What’s the Deal with Credit Scores?

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The History of Credit Scores Credit reports and scores have played a large part in many Americans’ lives, but what do we really know about credit scores?  Before the use of credit scores, it was up to lenders to decide whether a person would be granted a loan.  This method was not always the best… Read more »

Michigan Dower Rights Repealed

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Michigan’s Marital Signatory Requirements Effective today April 6th, 2017, both spouses will no longer be required to sign documents (mortgage, rescission, Loan Estimate (LE), Closing Disclosure) unless required by Michigan’s Homestead Law. Prior to this law change, Michigan’s Laws required that female spouses sign mortgage documents to acknowledge liens place on real estate. History of Dower Rights… Read more »

Michigan Jumbo Mortgage Limits

2019 Jumbo mortgage limits are based on guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Most consider a Jumbo Loan anything over the conforming limit which is currently set at $484,350 however this may differ depending on the type of financing you are seeking. Referencing he Conforming loan limits for 2019 is the best resource to… Read more »

Manufactured Home Loans

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Finding a lender who will finance a manufactured home can be quite a task, but luckily Riverbank Finance is able to provide programs to help you! It is important to know what to expect and the difference between financing a stick built home and a manufactured home. There are various programs that will allow for… Read more »