Local Michigan
Am I eligible for a USDA Rural Development Mortgage?
A USDA Rural Development Mortgage is a no down payment mortgage that is offered to rural property purchasers. There are…
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
Local Michigan
Control Your Credit so it Doesn’t Control You!
All throughout school we are graded. After graduation we tend to have the mindset “YES! I passed! No more teachers,…
Buying a Home
Tips to Avoid Closing Delays when Buying a Home
Mortgage Closings are stressful. Let’s not add to it! Congratulations! You have found the home of your dreams! You have…
Buying a Home
Let’s Pay Our Mortgage, Then Our Credit Cards!
When you pay your bills, how do you prioritize? Credit cards, mortgage, other bills? Mortgage, credit cards, other bills? The…
Local Michigan
It’s your first home, don’t let credit hold you back!
Credit is Crucial! When you start thinking of buying a home one of the first things you should do is…
FHA Mortgage
The Housing Market is Recovering Thanks to Expanded FHA Guidelines
Major economic growth has happened within the last few years. This growth has allowed the housing market to build back…
Buying a Home
Top 10 Mortgage Mistakes that Slow Down Home Loans
In today’s competitive real estate market it is important to get through the mortgage process quickly and efficiently. Avoid these…
Local Michigan
Free Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
At Riverbank, it is our goal to help save you money so why not start by cutting down the costs…
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