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November 3, 2021
FHA guidelines help borrowers with student debt

New FHA Guidelines Make Home Ownership Easier for Borrowers with Student Debt

More than 44 million Americans carry student debt. While this is often viewed as an investment in the future, the plain truth is that it takes quite a chunk out of the present budget. And if you’re paying off student debt while also trying to […]
October 28, 2021
Congratulations Lindsey! 2021 MMLA Rising Star

Mortgage 1’s Lindsey Smith Named 2021 Rising Star by MMLA

Mortgage 1 is proud to announce that Lindsey Smith, a loan officer with the Keystone branch in Shelby Township, has been given the 2021 Rising Star Award by the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association! Rising Stars are recognized by the MMLA for their commitment and dedication […]
October 12, 2021
Getting a great mortgage interest rate can save you money. Here’s what you can do to make it happen.

5 Mortgage Interest Rate Factors You Can Improve – and 2 Factors You Can’t Control

Did you know that over 30 factors go into selecting a mortgage interest rate? In this post, we look at five things you can improve – and two factors you can’t control at all. When you’re considering a mortgage, your first thought is probably “Can […]
October 6, 2021
Learn the basics of title insurance before you start shopping for a mortgage.

What Is Title Insurance?

Getting ready to buy your dream home? Title insurance can protect you from unexpected legal problems. What is title insurance? Who buys it, and when do they pay for it? What is a title, anyway? We’ll answer all these questions in this post. Need help […]