Todd Caldwell is a licensed Mortgage Broker with 1st Securities Mortgage. He has been working as a broker since 2004 with experience in Michigan and Illinois. He has a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. He has a wife, a teenage daughter, and an Australian Shepherd who doubles as a therapy dog in his wife’s psychotherapy office.

Kelly Cortese has been a Residential Mortgage Loan Officer with 1st Securities Mortgage since 2016. She has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Michigan State University. Kelly helps her clients set realistic expectations so they know what to expect at every step of the mortgage process. She is a resident of Waterford who enjoys gardening, cooking, reading and travel.  Kelly says:

“I love helping customers buy new homes, and work with a lot of first time home buyers. I enjoy making their mortgage transaction as easy as possible, which can be challenging in today’s government-regulated environment.”

David Epstein is the Vice President of New Construction at 1st Securities Mortgage, licensed in Michigan and Florida. He has 23 years of mortgage industry experience, along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Michigan State University. He is a resident of West Bloomfield, and an avid golfer who enjoys the outdoors, and playing basketball with his two boys. David says:

“I love meeting and helping new clients obtain their new home mortgage or being able to save them considerably on their monthly house payment by refinancing a personal interest in every one of my clients.”

Sarah N. Green has been a Loan Officer with 1st Securities Mortgage since 2010. She has been licensed as a loan officer with the State of Michigan for over 16 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Michigan. She is a resident of Grand Blanc and an avid U of M alumni. She likes nothing better than a little fan favorite bantering to connect with a client. Sarah says:

“I love helping borrowers buy a home that may have never thought was possible. Getting them pre-approved and ready for home ownership is a very fulfilling.”

Michelle has been a loan processor for 1st Securities Mortgage for 1 ½ years and has recently been promoted to loan partner. Michelle has been in the Real Estate and Mortgage business since 1995. She enjoys helping the client understand and feel at ease with the home buying process, while providing agents and clients with timely and periodic updates to assure all files are complete and in compliance. She is a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan.

“I really enjoy being a part of helping others”.

Brian Sable is a licensed mortgage loan originator with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. Brian has a bachelor’s degree from Walsh College and has lived in suburban Detroit his entire life.

“The biggest hurdle in the mortgage industry is the fear a client has of making a mistake. My greatest strength is making sure my clients understand the entire mortgage process, while providing peace of mind every step of the way.  Once a client understands the mortgage process, the fear and uncertainty are removed, allowing clients to make good decisions.”

George Shaheen joined 1st Securities Mortgage in 2013 as a Licensed Loan Originator. He is also a Licensed Realtor. With over 20 years experience in the residential home real estate market, he is well suited to help families achieve home ownership. He is a resident of Macomb Township who enjoys golfing and tennis. George says:

“I enjoy the satisfaction of being able to help my clients achieve their dreams by assisting them through the loan process. I am able to interact with them on both sides of the transaction, because of my experience understanding the home buying process on the real estate side, I am able to provide a level of service to my clients from beginning to end. I also attend all of my closings, so I get to see how happy they are when they are handed the keys to their new home.”