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

Anthony Bird

Mortgage Expert · Riverbank Finance LLC

How to use Bank Statement Loans for Self Employed

Bank statement loans for self employed in 2026: requirements, rates, documents, pros and cons, and how to qualify fast. Step-by-step…

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Buying a Home

How to Use Your Tax Refund to Buy a Home

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Buying a Home

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Conventional Condo Guideline Changes If you’re buying, financing, or working with condos, things just changed. In March 2026, Fannie Mae…

March 27, 2026 8 min read

Buying a Home

Self-Employed Home Loans in Michigan: The Complete 2026 Guide

Discover how self-employed Michiganders can secure the perfect mortgage in 2025. Learn eligibility, documentation, loan options, rates, tips & expert…

March 23, 2026 12 min read