Eric

Loan Officer

Eric Van Swol, Loan Officer at Riverbank Finance LLC

"I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison

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Eric Van Swol

Eric Van Swol

Loan Officer Eric Van Swol is a bright young star in the mortgage game. Think Michael Jordan circa 1984, Jackie Robinson circa 1947, or Michael Phelps circa 2004. If these comparisons elicit emotions of inspiration and awe, that is exactly what should occur. Like all of his aforementioned predecessors, Eric stands on the precipice of greatness with a drive and a hunger to be a champion in his own right. While championship trophies and gold medals don’t adorn the mantle just yet, nor is it likely that would occur in the mortgage industry, Eric is ready to shine and is committed to prospective and current clients alike in order to achieve the greatest level of success for them in their search for the best service and financing.

He graduated from Hope College with a B.A. in History, Communication, as well as Spanish, which he speaks fluently. Forever a Dutchman in more ways than one, he likes sports almost as much as he likes competing and sports metaphors. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, he is very familiar with the area and has traveled extensively in the great state of Michigan, which in his not so humble opinion is easily a Top 5 state (Contact him to find out what the rest of his Top 5 looks like).

NMLS: 1531612

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  • Kelly Ashley Client Review
    Apr 12, 2024 5 Star Review
    Damon at Riverbank Finance LLC was so accommodating and helpful with both of my last purchases. He was able to walk me through the financial process, acquiring me a loan and following up every stop of the process.
  • Mar Cortez Client Review
    Apr 09, 2024 5 Star Review
    Riverbank Finance LLC -Anthony Bird & Associates- is a superb mortgage broker. Great and clear communication, meticulous documentation proofing and reviewing, best rates and personalized mortgage plans. Highly recommended, this company really takes care of its customers. Make yourself a favor and call them to take care of your financial needs, you won’t regret it. We are closing today, and the process was made easy and smooth by Riverbank. Thank you Anthony! … O - Mar
  • Hayam sh Client Review
    Apr 01, 2024 5 Star Review
    Josh Woodwyk was truly amazing. It took me than 2 years to find the right house, and during that time, I emailed Josh numerous times with various questions and applied for multiple houses in 2021 and 2023. Throughout this process, he remained exceptionally polite and patient, providing detailed answers to all my inquiries. Additionally, all my siblings utilized his services to secure their house loans, and we are all extremely satisfied with the results. We've even recommended him to our friends, who also benefited from his services in 2023. I wholeheartedly recommend Josh and his company to anyone seeking a seamless loan process. Not only does he offer the best loan rates, but he also ensures that you are approved for the highest possible amount. We had previously tried another company, but they provided us with an approval for significantly less than what Josh secured for us. Therefore, my siblings and I highly recommend him.
  • 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.
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