Local Michigan
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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