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.…
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
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
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Local Michigan
The Top Mistakes First-time Homebuyers In Michigan Should Avoid
Buying a first home is an exciting yet daunting experience, and it can be easy to make mistakes along the…
Buying a Home
Buying a Home with Bad Credit: What You Need to Know
Buying a home is a dream for many, but for those with bad credit, the process can seem daunting. The…
Buying a Home
Is 2023 a Good Time to Buy a Home or will we see a Crash?
You may be wondering, is 2023 a Good Time to Buy a Home? If you have been paying attention to…
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