Anthony

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Anthony Bird, owner of Riverbank Finance LLC

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Anthony the Loan Officer

Anthony Bird

Owner / CEO Anthony Bird is owner and founder of Riverbank Finance LLC. He has been a mortgage loan originator since 2008 and has closed millions of dollars in loan volume and continues to do so regularly.

Anthony enjoys the reward of seeing the smiles on the faces of families he helps to buy the home of their dreams. This satisfaction keeps him waking up early and staying late at the office.

He graduated with a B.B.A. from of Grand Valley State University and enjoys continued learning in business, marketing and technology. Lifelong West Michigan resident, Anthony now resides in Grand Rapids with his wife Jen, sons Lincoln, Brayden and Mason and dog Lola.

NMLS: 137341

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  • Rachael Rohde Client Review
    Mar 06, 2024 5 Star Review
    Riverbank Finance is absolutely incredible to work with. I don’t think I could give enough compliments to Anthony Bird and his team. This was my first time purchasing a home and going through the entire process and they walked me through everything step by step, and when I say step by step I mean in a way that I understood. Not with large terms that went over my head and made me feel uncomfortable. They offered me every option available and gave me the choice with no added pressure. They worked around the clock to make the timeline work and hit my closing date and even worked with my financial planner directly so I didn’t have to play the middle man. If you’re looking for a superstar team that can get you the lowest rates in town, I HIGHLY recommend giving them a call! You won’t regret it!
  • Blake Lenhart Client Review
    Feb 22, 2024 5 Star Review
    Tomas was great to work with. His interest rates were better than the competition. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. I will definitely work with him again in the future.
  • Shana Knowles Client Review
    Feb 13, 2024 1 Star Review
    I reached out to the company and spoke to Jillian who told me she can help me obtain a loan. I specifically stated do not run my credit unless you can find a product that works for me. She promised me they could work with me. She ran my credit, I have an 750+ score and then told me they couldn’t help me find a loan that fit my needs due to her error. Really terrible! I’ll do a refinance on my other personal properties with another bank. All I wanted was honesty. I don't mind if you mess up we are all human, but don’t ignore my call bc we could have worked it out another way.
  • JJCOOL 21 Client Review
    Feb 07, 2024 5 Star Review
    Jillian Runkle exceeded all expectations! After a disappointing experience elsewhere, Jillian came to the rescue with her exceptional professionalism and efficiency. She not only managed to close our loan in just one week (although, let’s not set that as the standard!), but she did so with a level of expertise and grace that left us thoroughly impressed. It’s worth noting that this was her first close after transitioning to sales, which speaks volumes about her talent and adaptability. Jillian’s dedication and knowledge are truly outstanding, especially given the complexities involved in switching loan companies. Her informative approach and unwavering support turned what could have been a stressful ordeal into a seamless and enjoyable journey. If you’re in search of a loan officer who goes the extra mile, look no further than Jillian Runkle at Riverbank Finance LLC. She’s simply fantastic!
  • Shawn Moore Client Review
    Feb 09, 2024 5 Star Review
    Worked with Anthony Bird. First time home buyer with very little experience in the area. Anthony helped right away, was always available, explained everything in great detail. Was available throughout the whole process, checked in occasionally when we were searching for homes. Sent us some videos as well explaining certain things for us. Got us a great rate especially compared to what I was hearing from other people. Would absolutely use their services again and recommend them to anyone.
  • Garrett Bleshenski Client Review
    Jan 11, 2024 5 Star Review
    I am both grateful for and impressed with the unparalleled professionalism and expertise of Jenna Gordon at Riverbank finance. Jenna enabled my family and I to purchase our first home because she diligently searched for programs we qualified for that would provide assistance for our down payment and closing costs. She facilitated us throughout the entire process and explained everything as she went. We had delays in our purchase timeline that Jenna navigated well. She is friendly and communicative even with a busy schedule full of other clients. Without Jenna or Riverbank finance we would not have a home. Thank you!
  • Kendall Rose Client Review
    Dec 11, 2023 5 Star Review
    We absolutely loved working with John and the Riverbank Team. John was recommended to me by a realtor over two years ago by a realtor in Grand Rapids, and though we ended up buying in Northern Michigan, he was still such a personal and excellent mortgage lender who worked with us for over a year to secure a mortgage and finally close on a house this past week. John was incredibly responsive and available by email, call, and text for over a year, and had really good advice and insight into the housing market and lending process. Throughout our buying process, our realtor continually commented on how great John was to work with, and they got us to closing day so smoothly. We can highly recommend him and the Riverbank Team for your mortgage lending!
  • Michael Bracy Client Review
    Dec 05, 2023 5 Star Review
    Had a great experience working with John DeGraaf at Riverbank Mortage. Got the home I wanted and the process with John and Riverbank was smooth. John was honest and upfront about issues and I can’t recommend him enough.
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4.9
Based on 760 Reviews