Buying a Home
How to avoid or get rid of PMI
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) protects the lender in case you default on your loan. In most cases, unless you have…
Anthony Bird
Anthony Bird is a Grand Rapids mortgage broker and co-founder of Riverbank Finance LLC, an independent Michigan mortgage company he started in 2011. Licensed since 2007, he helps first-time home buyers, move-up buyers, and homeowners refinancing across Michigan — shopping rates from multiple lenders instead of pushing one bank's product. He writes here about Michigan home loans, mortgage rates, and what it actually takes to qualify.
Mortgage License NMLS # 137341 | Riverbank Finance LLC NMLS # 666287
Buying a Home
How can I lower my monthly mortgage payments?
So, you’ve had a home for awhile, but you feel like your budget is just too tight. You scrimp and…
Buying a Home
VA Loans for Reservists and National Guard
As a Reservist or member of the National Guard, did you know that you could be eligible for a no…
Buying a Home
You’re recently divorced. Can you buy a home?
So, the marriage is over. Does that mean your dream of owning a home is, too? The short answer: No!…
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What to do when you’re facing foreclosure
If you’re facing foreclosure, you’re not alone. According to RealtyTrac, 1 in every 3,426 homes in Michigan are being foreclosed…
Buying a Home
Could you save money using an automated appraisal?
Much of our world is becoming automated. It should be no surprise that this is also true of the housing…
Buying a Home
Can I get a co-signer for a home loan?
If you want to buy a house, you have to meet certain requirements in order to secure a mortgage. What…
Buying a Home
How High Will Interest Rates Go This Year?
Mortgage interest rates have been slowly increasing since they plummeted following the 2008 financial crisis. Twice this year already, the…
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