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Jen Ekberg (Granite Bank)
Loan Officer | NMLS #2094003

Jen Ekberg is a Loan Officer with Granite Bank based in Grand Forks, ND. She prides herself in being a born and raised small town North Dakotan and helps people from other small communities around North Dakota and Minnesota achieve their ho... Show More
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I have often heard people talk about how difficult it can be to not only find the hose that will satisfy your needs, to find the right mortgage company willing to give you a mortgage at a reasonable rate.i had never even considered buying a...
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Reply from Jen Ekberg
September 13th, 2025 10:56 PM
Kurt, I'm truly grateful for your kind words. It means a lot to me that I could assist you through the home-buying journey. Navigating the process can certainly be daunting, and I'm pleased to hear that my support made a positive impact on...
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It was great working with Jen very easy and she made it fun buying a home!
Reply from Jen Ekberg
September 13th, 2025 10:56 PM
I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the process, Colby. Making home buying both straightforward and enjoyable is always my goal. If you ever need any assistance in the future, I'm here to help.
My husband and I just purchased our first home together and we worked with the amazing Jennifer Ekberg at Benchmark!Our home buying journey was not the average transaction, but that was no problem for Jen! She did everything she could to make...
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Reply from Owner
April 5th, 2025 12:00 AM
Ellie, thanks for sharing your story and for trusting Team Jen at Benchmark. For us, there's no "average transaction," just unique clients who all have stories, backgrounds, and special circumstances. The common thread is they all want to be...
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Awesome experience!!! Jen made the experience easy and was so kind and compassionate!!
Reply from Owner
April 5th, 2025 12:00 AM
Kassidee, it was such a pleasure to help you get into a home. We loved working with you and your mom! As you move forward, just keep in mind we're here for you as you evolve through the stages of life, should you need a different home to suit...
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Jen was the one who got us into our home. She has an in-depth understanding of all of the details and possibilities that we encountered in our process. We are thankful that she worked the best terms for us and helped us navigate the mortgage....
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Reply from Owner
April 5th, 2025 12:00 AM
I feel your appreciation, Greg! SO happy you're in your home and I hope you enjoy it for years to come! If and when you and your family need something else, let me know. We'll be here to help you.
Jen and her team were fabulous to work with! When we first reached out to her, she had us come into her office to meet with her in person. She took time to educate us about our options and had a detailed breakdown of the numbers. Throughout...
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Reply from Owner
April 5th, 2025 12:00 AM
It's reassuring to hear that the informative, personalized and unique process we use at Benchmark works again for our customers. We're not every lender out there. You'll get one-on-one communication and responsiveness because we tailor a plan...
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My 23 year old daughter was in the position to buy her first home. Jennifer Ekberg Benchmark was amazing to work with. She is outgoing, compassionate, trustworthy, and the real deal!! We honestly had to enter information into a secure app,...
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Reply from Owner
April 5th, 2025 12:00 AM
No silly questions here! It was such a pleasure to work with you and your daughter, Lauri! Being able to help families grow and expand is a joy of the job. We pride ourselves on being your lender for life. As your family expands or contracts,...
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Jen from Benchmark did a great job working with us on our property purchase. She kept the process moving along quickly even though it was a unique selling process
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April 5th, 2025 12:00 AM
Shawn, thanks for your kind words! One great thing about working with Benchmark Mortgage is our extensive history in the industry. We can handle all kinds of unique situations that big bank lenders cannot. I'm so happy you guys are in your...
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Jen is great! Answered all of our questions and really gave us confidence that we went with the right lender.
Reply from Owner
March 5th, 2025 12:00 AM
Jonathan, it was a pleasure working with you and Jenna! I'm so pleased to hear that your trust in me has been proven true. I hope I can help any of your family or friends if they are looking to buy or sell a home in North Dakota or Minnesota!...
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Nothing like having your hand held all the way through the process. Talk about going above and beyond, Jennifer went even further.
Reply from Owner
March 5th, 2025 12:00 AM
Our promise of a 5-star experience is designed to make sure our clients are taken care of from start to finish. We purposely do things big lenders don't, so you know the difference when you work with Team Jen. We're very happy to hear you were...
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About
Jen Ekberg is a Loan Officer with Granite Bank based in Grand Forks, ND. She prides herself in being a born and raised small town North Dakotan and helps people from other small communities around North Dakota and Minnesota achieve their home-ownership goals. Her passion for helping families finance their dream home is contagious. She brings a positive energy and excitement to the entire process. Team Jen's desire is to provide a worry-free, 5-star experience to each client. We will take care of you from start to finish and beyond, being your mortgage lender for life, long after your first loan closes.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Conventional Home Loan
Home Renovation Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Construction Loan
Bridge Loans
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Qualified Mortgage Pre-Approvals
Specialities
VA Loans
First-Time Homebuyers
Cash to Win (non-contingent offers)
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Positions
- Santa Claus Girls - Vice PresidentDec 1st, 2010 - Current
- MLO Study Buddy - Mentor-TeacherFeb 25th, 2021 - Current
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Memberships
- Grand Forks Downtown Rotary Club
- Greater Grand Forks Women's Leadership Cooperative
- Women's Fund Leadership Academy
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Year Started
2017
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 2094003
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Company NMLS# 405434 Equal Housing Opportunity FDIC Insured