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November 17, 2021
Let Mortgage 1 help you get a low-cost USDA home loan.

What Is a USDA Loan?

A USDA loan can help you afford your own home. Here’s what prospective home buyers need to know. Buying a home is a huge financial investment – that’s why most home buyers get a mortgage. A USDA loan is one non-traditional mortgage option that’s great […]
November 10, 2021
Looking for a Mortgage? You’ve Got Options!

Explained: Four Popular Types of Mortgage Loans

Home buyers have different needs and circumstances. Fortunately, there are several loan options to help you qualify for a mortgage! While the conventional loan might be the most familiar mortgage type, it’s not the best choice for everyone. In this article, we’ll examine the four […]
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 […]