FHA Mortgage
Reduce Your Michigan Mortgage Rate with an FHA Streamline Refinance
The FHA Streamline Refinance program is available for Michigan homeowners looking to save on interest payments. This program allows you…
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
Do I need a Mortgage Pre-Approval to buy a Home?
A mortgage pre-approval is given when a loan officer has looked in depth into your finances and has calculated the…
Buying a Home
DSCR Loan Guide: No Income Mortgage Loan for Investors
Qualify for a no income home loan without using your personal income documents or tax returns with a DSCR Loan.…
FHA Mortgage
How to Refinance a Land Contract: What Homeowners Must Know
If you bought a home with a contract for deed, you may be researching how to refinance a land contract.…
Local Michigan
Buying a Home For Sale by Owner in Michigan – Dream or Nightmare?
With limited housing inventory, many buyers are seeking ways to buy a home For Sale by Owner (FSBO) in Michigan.…
Buying a Home
Michigan’s Top Real Estate Agents: How to Find a Rockstar Realtor
When searching for Michigan’s top real estate agents, doing your research is crucial. A real estate agent is like your…
Buying a Home
Battle of the Mortgages: FHA Loans vs. Conventional Loans
If you are a potential homebuyer you will soon face the Battle of the Loans between FHA and Conventional loans.…
Buying a Home
How to use Mortgage ChatGPT to Simplify the Mortgage Process
What is ChatGPT and How do I use it for Mortgages? The process of obtaining a mortgage can be daunting,…
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