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November 10, 2020

Benefits of Home Ownership from Mortgage 1

The Measurable and Immeasurable Benefits of Home Ownership

“What’s the Benefit of Owning a House?” In 1994, Mortgage 1 helped a young couple purchase their first house. They were one of our first customers. Three years later, we helped them buy their second home. The couple emailed us recently. They remain Mortgage 1 […]

November 4, 2020

Joe Migliaccio and Mortgage 1 Downriver: Award-Winning & “Best of the Best”

“The members of the Mortgage 1 Downriver branch are true rock stars, individually and collectively. They are community-oriented, involved in charities at the local level, and always put the customer first.” – Mark Workens, Mortgage 1 CEO Downriver: Historic and On the Rise For those […]

October 12, 2020

5 Scary Financial Habits to Stop Right Now

Not managing your money properly can have scary consequences. The five bad habits described in this article may be holding you back from your goals, but it doesn’t have to be that way. See if you’re guilty of these terrifying tendencies, and what you can […]

October 7, 2020

FICO Score: What It Is & Why It Matters When You Buy a House

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender runs a credit report. A key component of the report is your credit score. One of the most commonly used credit scores in the mortgage industry is FICO. In this article, we describe what FICO is, how […]