Home Affordable Refinance Program
Michigan HARP Lenders
Many homeowners are dealing with the reality of their home now being worth much less than what they currently owe…
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
Home Affordable Refinance Program
HARP 3.0 | Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act
The Home Affordable Refinance Program or HARP has been utilized by many homeowners who were underwater on their mortgage. It…
Local Michigan
Quick Home Improvement Tips
If you’re looking to do some home improvements that won’t blow your budget, there are many low cost and easy…
Local Michigan
Should I refinance? How does a refinance work?
Are you thinking about refinancing? Chances are if you have not refinanced in the last year, you could be missing…
First Time Home Buyer
Citi Enters the Rental Business
The mega-bank Citi has announced plans to get into the rental business. The bank kicked off a great new program…
Buying a Home
Should I get a FHA Loan or Conventional Loan?
When it comes to FHA home loans, there are many differences and advantages when compared side by side to conventional…
Buying a Home
Tips for Cheap Closing Costs for Buying a Home
Being a homeowner can be an expensive investment which is why it is so important to get cheap closing costs…
First Time Home Buyer
Home Prices Less than a Car
With home prices rapidly tumbling and the vacancy rates soaring in many towns, median-priced homes are equivalent to the cost…
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