If you are in the market for buying a house it is important to understand the implications of qualifying for a mortgage with student loans. Each year, at least 60% of college attendees take out some form of student loans to help with the ever growing costs of higher education. While this can be an… Read more »
Author: Anthony Bird
5 Reasons to be Thankful in Real Estate
2015 has has given many reasons to be thankful in the real estate industry for this Thanksgiving season. Here are the top 5 reasons to be thankful. 1) Low Mortgage Rates Low mortgage rates mean higher purchasing power. With the low inventory for real estate in Michigan, low mortgage rates have increased buyer’s purchasing power… Read more »
Mortgage Calculator Toolkit
Use our new suite of mortgage calculators with taxes, insurance and PMI to calculate mortgage payments for the most popular mortgage programs including FHA loans, VA loans, USDA loans and Conventional mortgages. Click here for our Mortgage Calculator Tools. FHA Mortgage Calculator with Escrows FHA Mortgage calculator with taxes and insurance and PMI for computing… Read more »
TRID has Arrived for Home Loans on October 3rd 2015
What is TRID for Home Loans? The CFPB (Consumer Finance Protection Bureau) issued the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID) which will go into effect on 10/3/15. The purpose of TRID is to help home loan clients understand mortgage transactions by simplifying important forms and disclosures. TRID will be followed by all banks and mortgage lenders… Read more »
One Time Close VA Construction Loan
Riverbank Finance LLC now offers Construction to Permanent loans for new stick built homes, manufactured and modular homes. Our one time close home loan provides land purchase, construction finance and the permanent loan into one closing. With a VA construction loan you are able to get your loan underwritten, approved and close before the construction… Read more »
Need some extra money? Consider cash-out refinancing.
Considering home renovations, debt consolidation or just need to get some cash in hand? A Cashout Refinance Mortgage may be the right fit for you. You can actually refinance your home mortgage for more than you owe and cash out the difference. It may seem like an easy way to get extra cash, but here’s… Read more »
How to Refinance a Home Loan
Want to save money on your mortgage? Refinancing might be the best way to take advantage of the historically low rates. Depending on your goal, make make great financial sense to refinance your mortgage. Here’s what you need to know to make the best decision. Benefits of Refinancing your Home Loan Before you refinance your… Read more »
Freddie Mac 97 Home Loan Offers Alternative to FHA Loan
Buy a Home with only a 3% down payment with Freddie Mac’s 97% Home Loan! If you are a first-time home buyer or struggle to come up with a conventional down payment for a house, the FHA Loan is no longer your only option. Freddie Mac’s new Home Possible Advantage program is a conventional loan… Read more »