Buying a Home
What are Today’s Mortgage Rates?
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to mortgage rates. You may see rates on the news, TV…
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
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
How Long Do I Plan to Live in the House? Before you decide to buy a home you should review…
First Time Home Buyer
Why Michigan Mortgage Rates Dropped in 2019
March 2019 was the best month for Michigan Mortgage Rates in a Decade! Refinance your mortgage and Lock in a…
Buying a Home
FHA vs Conventional Loans
Conventional Loans are home loans that conform to the underwriting guidelines set by the Government Sponsored Entities, Fannie Mae and…
First Time Home Buyer
Top 3 Myths About Using a Mortgage Broker
Mortgage Broker Myth #1 One of the biggest myths of using a Mortgage Broker is that they do not have…
Local Michigan
Use Your Tax Refund to Buy a Home
If you have a goal of becoming a home owner, then now may be your opportunity. Using your tax refund…
Buying a Home
2020 FHA Loan Limits
FHA Loan Limits Increased for 2020 On December 3, 2019, FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 19-19 to increase the FHA Loan Limits…
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