Buying a Home
No the Feds Did Not Just Drop Mortgage Rates
It is our goal to educate our clients and advise them on the best options for home loans. The purpose…
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
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Coronavirus and Mortgage Rates for 2020
The Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the financial markets so far in March 2020. Investors have been fleeing from stocks…
Buying a Home
Making the Decision to Buy vs Rent in Michigan
A decision that many people face in life is deciding whether it is cheaper to rent vs buy a home…
Buying a Home
How New FICO 10 Credit Score Changes Affect Home Buyers
A brand new FICO credit scoring model will be used in the summer of 2020. These credit changes will affect…
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How to Become a Mortgage Broker in Michigan
Mortgage Broker Growth What is a Mortgage Broker? Mortgage Broker Benefits Loan Support Transparency on Rates and Fees Loan…
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New Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2020
Conventional Loans are now bigger and better. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the new conforming loan limits for…
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Refinancing a Mortgage After a Divorce
Getting a divorce is never a fun experience. Moving on after a breakup does not have to be hard when…
Buying a Home
Feds Cut Rates But Not Mortgage Rates
You may have heard that the Federal Reserve has been cutting rates to slow economic slowdown. Industry experts predict that…
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