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How to Qualify for a Mortgage with Student Loans in 2026
Student Loan Begin Repayments The rising cost of education has meant that a significant number of graduates are left with…
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
The 50 Year Mortgage. Is a Longer Loan Better?
Discover how a 50-year mortgage works, who it’s for, pros & cons, rate comparisons, qualification tips and alternatives in our…
Buying a Home
USDA Mortgage Repair Escrow Program in Michigan
Michigan homebuyers looking to purchase a home in rural or suburban areas have a unique financing opportunity through the USDA…
Mortgage Tips
New Law Helps More Veterans Stay in Their Homes
Today, 7/30/2025, President Trump signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act into law, and for thousands of veterans across…
Buying a Home
Doctor Loans in Michigan: Unlock 100% Home Financing with No PMI
Discover how Doctor Loans in Michigan offer up to 100% financing, student-loan debt exclusion, and special terms for MDs, DOs,…
Buying a Home
Conventional 1% Down Mortgage – Your Shortcut to Affordable Homeownership!
Riverbank Finance LLC is excited to offer the new Conventional 1% Down mortgage program. This down payment assistance program is…
Local Michigan
Mortgage Assumption Step by Step Guide: How to Take Over Someone Else’s Mortgage
With a high rate mortgage environment, savvy buyers and sellers are utilizing a powerful financing strategy: mortgage assumption. An assumable…
Buying a Home
Opt Out Prescreen Before A Loan: How To Stop Spam Calls In 2025
Learn all about OptOutPrescreen before applying for a loan in 2025. Discover how it helps protect your credit, reduce pre-approved…
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