Buying a Home
Updates for Fannie Mae Conventional 97% Mortgage Loans
FANNIE MAE CONVENTIONAL 97% MORTGAGE LOANS A Conventional 97% mortgage loan is a Fannie Mae home loan that allows homeowners to…
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
New Loan Estimate Form and Closing Form for 2015
November 20th the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a nearly 2,000 page document relating to RESPA disclosures and Real Estate…
Buying a Home
VA Home Loans for Military Veterans | Free Appraisal
About Veterans Day As the United States continues fighting overseas, the population of military veterans continues to increase. According to…
Local Michigan
FHA Construction Loans
What is the FHA One time close construction loan program? Conventional construction loans are typically difficult to qualify for and…
Local Michigan
5 Reasons why Now is the Time for a Cashout Refinance Home Loan
A Cashout refinance home loan is a mortgage that pays off your current loan by refinancing and provides the homeowner with…
Mortgage Tips
Map of Average Mortgage Balances by State
In an article released by Business Insider analysts break down the average mortgage balances by state including the US average mortgage…
Buying a Home
Michigan Vacation Home Mortgage | Second Home Mortgage Loan
Historically real estate has been one of the best investments you can put your money in with year over year…
First Time Home Buyer
How Property Taxes in Michigan are Calculated
When shopping around for a home it is beneficial to check the cost of property taxes. Property Tax Overview: Property…
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