Kathleen Benda
Branch Manager | NMLS #233182
With 32 years in mortgage lending, Kathleen prides herself in being a positive, creative problem-solver who advocates strongly for her clients; always working in their best interest, structuring loans for a seamless process, and delivering ... Show More
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As first time home buyers we were pretty clueless about the process. Kathleen explained everybstep of the way and was on top of any questions we had before we even asked them! She made the home buying journey less intimidating!
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August 5th, 2026 05:51 PM
Thank you for the great review Alyssa! You were such a pleasure to work with. I'm so grateful that you chose me when you had several other options. I know you love your new home. Congratulations!
Kathleen Benda has received a review with 5 star rating from Alyssa Z
Very smooth escrow process. Kathleen made everything run effortlessly.
Reply from Kathleen Benda
June 21st, 2026 04:55 PM
Thank you for the great review, David! It was such a pleasure to assist with your financing. I hope to have the opportunity again.
Everything the whole process just went way smoother from start to finish just amazing experience.
Reply from Kathleen Benda
June 5th, 2026 03:28 PM
Thanks for the great review, Austin! You made my job so easy. Congratulations on your new home :) Have a fun summer!
Kathleen Benda has received a review with 5 star rating from Austin S
Kathleen took time out from her day to connect with me regularly out of all services providers when it came to purchasing a home. she walked me through it step by step even the challenages. for this I am very grateful. It made the experience...
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Reply from Kathleen Benda
June 5th, 2026 03:27 PM
Thank you for the great review, Dipika! It was an honor to work with you. I hope you are very happy in your new home and I look forward to staying in touch!
Loved working with my Loan officer Kathleen. Would highly recommend her. She was consistent, understanding, none judgmental. It felt like Kathleen’s motivation was to make me happy. And that she did. By being consistent in the communication...
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Kathleen provided excellent service and communication a real pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her for all your mortgage needs
Kathleen is a true professional and handled everything from beginning to end without a issue
I would highly recommend her and it was a pleasure working with her
Kathleen was amazing! Very informative and attentive to our needs. She explained the pros and cons of all our options and was very understanding to our situation. After speaking with other lenders, we were afraid we may not be able to make...
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Reply from Kathleen Benda
December 4th, 2025 04:01 PM
Thank you for the great review, Tiffany! You made my job so easy. YOU are the STAR of this transaction. You did so much, all while holding down your full-time job. I'm so happy for what we accomplished together. For all there was to do, it...
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With 32 years in mortgage lending, Kathleen prides herself in being a positive, creative problem-solver who advocates strongly for her clients; always working in their best interest, structuring loans for a seamless process, and delivering the right loan product, at the right price, and on time. She’s lived and worked in both northern and southern California and understands many of the local markets throughout the state. Also doing business in WA, together with her Summit team, she truly delivers communication and service that is second to none.
Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act
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Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Specialities
Conventional Loan
FHA Loan
VA Loan
Jumbo Loan
Down Payment Assistance
First Time Homebuyer
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Positions
- Summit Mortgage Corporation - Branch ManagerNov 1st, 2018 - Current
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Year Started
2003
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Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- NMLS #233182
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- Traveling
- Sailing
- Reading
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Summit Mortgage Corporation licensed as Summit Home Mortgage, Inc. in OR, UT and WA; 9600 54th Ave N, Suite 100, Plymouth, MN 55442; AZ Mortgage Banker license 1038277; CA – Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act; MN – This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Any such offer may only be made in accordance with the requirements of MN. Stat. Section 47.206 (3) and (4); Licensed by the N.J. Department of Banking and Insurance; WA – CL-1041; NMLS ID #1041 www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org