News and Updates in our home turf Grand Rapids, MI.
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 »
Saving money for a down payment can be one of the biggest challenges in buying a home. Most loan programs require some form of a down payment from the home buyer. During tax season, this may be the perfect opportunity to qualify for a new home. IRS tax refunds are eligible as a source for… Read more »
There are several reason why you might benefit from refinancing your home. Many people choose to refinance to simply lower their interest rate while others have goals of doing home improvements or debt consolidation. Depending on your financial goals, refinancing your mortgage may be a smart choice. Refinance to a lower rate Refinance to a… Read more »
Buy a Home with Just 1% Down and get up to a 2% Lender Gift towards your down payment. Buying a home has never been more affordable with our low down payment Conventional Mortgage. Unlike Down Payment Assistance programs, such as MSHDA, there is no 2nd mortgage required. This is a true gift at the… Read more »
Have you ever wanted to make the move out of state but did not know how to go about the process? If you are ready for the big move and Michigan is your destination call Riverbank Finance and speak with our loan officers today! Michigan has many attractions for people looking to relocate from another… Read more »
On November 28, 2017, it was announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, or FHFA, that for 2018 the baseline loan limit for conforming loans will increase from $424,100 to $453,100. This is due to raising house prices and real estate appreciation. According to the FHFA, from the third quarter of 2016 to the third… Read more »
Congratulations! You passed the pre-approval stage for getting a home, but what happens next? Once you have a pre-approval letter from your lender, you can start looking for a home to purchase. Keep in mind that the letter is only good for 60 to 90 days, depending on the type of approval you received. Why… Read more »
The History of Credit Scores Credit reports and scores have played a large part in many Americans’ lives, but what do we really know about credit scores? Before the use of credit scores, it was up to lenders to decide whether a person would be granted a loan. This method was not always the best… Read more »
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