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"I cannot thank you enough for offering me the opportunity to partner with Benchmark Mortgage. After an extensive period of researching most of the net branch companies available, it became very clear that nothing else compared to the partnership offered by Benchmark Mortgage. My opinion was only strengthened after our initial meeting in Dallas; your team more than exceeded the expectations that I had.
As a relatively new Benchmark branch manager in Edwardsville, IL, I was highly appreciative of the ease with which my transaction into company occurred. Perhaps the most pleasant advantage of Benchmark is that my branch’s payroll is processed and paid with 5 business days with no hidden fees. I have received considerable product enhancements with Benchmark’s banking line as I now have over 500 loan products to chose from. Your optional rapid in-house processing adds tremendous power to my arsenal. It is a pleasure to speak with the team members at corporate as they always provide answers to my questions in a timely and courteous manner. What a team effort!!
Again, I want to thank you for the opportunity to partner with such a company. Its is evident that Benchmark Mortgage’s founding fathers have found the secret to success in this industry, and having met you three I know our branch partners could not be in better hands. As someone who has done his homework, I firmly believe that Benchmark Mortgage is the absolute finest branch partnership opportunity available and I know I have finally found my last home." |
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Jeff Beck
Branch Manager
Benchmark Home Loans
IL Residential Mortgage Licensee MB. 6759572
Edwardsville, IL
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"With over 15 years in the mortgage industry, I wanted to align myself with a reputable company that not only got the job done, but got it done right! All the information I gathered lead me to one conclusion – Benchmark Mortgage was that company.
Benchmark offers me the array of products to grow my business, the support to handle accounting and payroll and the personnel to assist me with everything in between. Their “partnership” approach to the net branch allows me to make decisions that are right for me, my branch and my client without approval from 1000 miles away.
Benchmark wants my branch office to be successful and is willing to do what it takes to set me apart from my competition. While paying me 100% of commissions, corporate is still willing to invest in marketing services and products for me to utilize. Benchmark does it all. I’m even applying to open a second Branch now in Philadelphia. Thanks Benchmark!"
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Bill Dunn
Benchmark Branch Manager
Turnersville, NJ
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"My four year anniversary with Benchmark is in November 2005. My business has grown from my home office to a commercial office with three Assistants and two Loan Officers. Instrumental in the growth and success of my business is Benchmark’s mortgage banker status, large warehouse lines of credit, our aggressive service-oriented corporate staff and technology platform. These areas define our strength and distinguish us in the marketplace.
I know from experience, that no matter what the obstacle, help is a phone call away. Mortgage brokers cannot compete with the knowledge base and resources available to me within minutes.
Other mortgage bankers offering similar business models contact me regularly for recruiting purposes. None of them even match our compensation plan, autonomy and support tools.
I have grown professionally through my experience at Benchmark and look forward to the future." |
Cynthia Gossett
Branch Manager, Branch #338
Grand Prairie, TX
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Charley Whitlow
Branch Manager, Branch #246
Austin, Texas
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"Searching for a good fit is always a challenge... after visiting with the team at Benchmark, not only did I find a good fit for myself, but I found an organization with strong leadership and a quality support staff. Benchmark provided me with a turn-key solution that offered an innovative technology platform, excellent banked loan programs and pricing, not to mention, more than enough broker relationships... just in case it can't be done internally.
These are obviously some of the reasons why Benchmark Mortgage was listed # 57 in Inc. Magazines 2004 "500 Fastest Growing Companies in America".
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Brad Hartman
Branch Manager, Branch #722
Dallas, TX
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"After evaluating several mortgage branch providers, I decided to join Benchmark Mortgage. The primary reasons for our decision: (1.) We were impressed with the number of loan products Benchmark has on it's banked line—and the great rates; (2.) The ease of getting quick loan approvals on Benchmark's automated underwriting engine, "QuickQual;" (3.) Thirdly, we were very impressed with the number of investors in Benchmark's broker portfolio. We not only have the freedom to either bank or broker loans, Benchmark assesses no up-charges if we broker out. (4.) Benchmark's rapid payment of our commissions is also a great improvement over my previous broker. Benchmark pays virtually daily . . . the commissions are direct deposited to my branch account in record time if all the proper documentation is submitted.
In summary, my experience with Benchmark has been great so far. I feel Benchmark's staff members are all very committed in supporting each branch to the maximum." |
Tony Brunelle
Branch Manager, Branch #702
Aurora, IL
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"My name is Dave Smith and I joined Benchmark Mortgage in October 2000. I was previously employed with a company that took great pride in relieving me of 50% of my very hard earned money. Benchmark Mortgage has given me the opportunity to expand my business and allowed me to continue doing business the way I had in the past. I am able to broker my conventional loans to any of our lenders as well as use our own warehouse line. I am able to price my loans according to the market with the flexibility to decrease or waive fees to make a deal work for my borrower; all without an office manager or owner looking over my shoulder refusing to cut and Administration fee in order to get a deal to close.
Having the autonomy and independence to control my deals from start to finish is the most important aspect of Benchmark Mortgage along with the fact that I am able to keep the money I earn instead of buying a new car for my boss every year.
Benchmark Mortgage has been the smartest business decision I have ever made to date other than getting into this business. It has allowed me to spend time with my family, make my own hours and do what I want to do when I want to do it. I have had my own growing pains with Benchmark Mortgage, as with any new company, but frustration is easily abated when you can walk into the office of either owner and sit down and talk about it; something hard pressed to find in the bigger, more corporate mortgage companies. Accessibility to administration and staff is a big deal in this business and even though Benchmark Mortgage is growing every day, it still strives to hang on to the "small office" feel with the employees and loan officers.
In this business you have to take care of yourself because no one will do it for you. Benchmark Mortgage has allowed me to do this."
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Dave Smith
Branch Manager
Dallas, TX
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"Two years ago I decided to become a branch of Benchmark Mortgage. The primary reason for making that decision was "trust". After researching several different companies that offer these types of opportunities, I felt that Benchmark Mortgage was the most trustworthy.
Our previous relationship, while I was a wholesale account executive for a sub prime lender, was always treated with mutual respect and business-like. I always noticed the high commitment level for excellence that every employee at Benchmark Mortgage exhibited.
My business as a branch manager has been excellent throughout my two years at Benchmark. The corporate staff do a wonderful job of executing their responsibilities every day. I would recommend to any loan officer who is experienced to explore the opportunity of being a branch office for Benchmark Mortgage."
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Patrick Connors
Branch Manager
Plano, TX
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"I joined the Benchmark Mortgage team as a net branch manager in August of 2002. I was previously affiliated with a small company that did net branching by the seat of their pants. They were disorganized, kept poor records and I always wondered how much longer they would stay in business. When I first contacted Benchmark Mortgage about joining their team, I could tell by talking to them I had come to the right place. Their professional approach to doing things the right way, along with the support and flexibility of programs they have to offer, has made it a pleasure to be a part of their team.
I would recommend that anybody who is looking for a change, give Benchmark Mortgage a try. You will not be disappointed."
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Chris Moore
Branch Manager
Addison, TX
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