Author: Anthony Bird

My name is Anthony Bird, an owner of Riverbank Finance, a Grand Rapids Mortgage Company, based here in Michigan. I am a graduate from Grand Valley State University majoring in both Business Management and Marketing. I have been a mortgage professional in Michigan for 6 Years with experience as a retail bank loan officer as well as for private mortgage companies. Riverbank Finance is a local mortgage company that values community and the West Michigan Area. We hire only licensed loan officers that can custom tailor loans for our client's needs. If you have any real estate or mortgage questions, call me at 616-365-5792 or email me at info@riverbankfinance.com and I will do whatever it takes to help. Learn more about me on my Google Profile: About Anthony Bird. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

There’s Still Time to Buy a Vacation Home this Summer!

Michigan is a summer paradise where thousands travel to vacation from around the world each year. Surrounded by the Great Lakes and endless tourist attractions, there is no place on earth like Michigan.  For those of us that live here year round, it is easy to take fore granted the beauty that surrounds us. There… Read more »

Michigan VA Loan Site Condos

VA site condos in Michigan

The Department of Veteran Affairs has announced a major change that will waive the condo approval process for homes built as site condos in Michigan. This change will open up the availability of homes for VA loans and speed up the home loan process. Effective immediately, site condominiums in the state of Michigan will be… Read more »

5 Steps to do When you get Denied for a Mortgage

mortgage denial

The feeling of rejection can be overwhelming especially if it is for a mortgage denial. If you applied for a mortgage to buy a home, chances are you were making major plans in your life to prepare for your move. You were probably excited and told friends and family and now must deal with the… Read more »

How to Get Your Offer Accepted

tips to get your offer accepted

If you have been searching for a house in the last couple of years, you will be familiar with what the real estate industry calls a “lack of inventory”.  This means that there are more people looking to buy houses than there are people interested in selling homes and there is more competition on each home. … Read more »

Conventional Loan vs FHA Loan vs VA Loan vs USDA Home Loans

compare home loan options

When shopping for a mortgage it is a good idea to compare loan options. Many lenders offer a variety of home loans that might fit your needs. Each mortgage options has it benefits and weaknesses that should be considered for your individual loan needs. Lending guidelines are not the same for all mortgage lenders.  All… Read more »

Budgeting to Become a Homebuyer

budgeting for home ownership

You have found yourself in debt, but you have also found yourself wanting to buy a home.  You want to pay off the money that you owe all while saving up money for your dream home. It is possible? First off, you should know that you are not alone. Many people find themselves in situations… Read more »

8 Common Mortgage Questions

For some, buying a home can be a scary experience, but it doesn’t have to be. The first step of the homebuying process should be to do research. Researching is one of the most important things that future homebuyers could and should do. Here are some commonly asked questions about mortgages and the homebuying process.… Read more »