First-Time Buyers

May 10, 2019
Mortgage 1 explains what closing costs are.

What Are “Closing Costs?”

What are closing costs? That’s a question most first-time home buyers ask. Many repeat buyers do, too. Many home buyers don’t realize the kind of costs that can be associated with a mortgage.  Whether a buyer selects a no closing cost mortgage or a more […]
May 3, 2019
State of the Metro Detroit Housing Marketing 2019

State of the Metro Detroit Housing Market

Southeast Michigan continues to be a hot market for home buyers, both first-time buyers and those looking to move up, according to research data as well as on-the-ground insights from a local real estate pro. While the market is in a sellers’ mode, there are […]
March 14, 2019
Mortgage 1 specializes in helping first-time home buyers.

It’s a Good Time to be a First-Time Home Buyer

It’s a Good Time to be a First-Time Home Buyer In spite of some challenges and market slowdown, first-time homebuyers had a successful year last year. According to the Genworth Mortgage Insurance First-Time Homebuyer Market Report, there were 2.07 million first-time single-family home buyers in […]
March 1, 2018
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How to Spring Clean Your Credit Score

With spring here, people start thinking about cleaning around the home. If you are thinking about moving or refinancing this summer, spring is the perfect time to clean up your credit. Here are 3 ways spring clean your credit score. Get the balances down. A […]