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Kathleen Benda - Branch Manager | NMLS #233182 in Redlands, CA

Kathleen Benda

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Branch Manager | NMLS #233182

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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 ... Show More
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9 AM to 5 PM
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    Kenneth P
    Cashmere, WA
    Posted on November 11th, 2025 04:01 PM
    Constant communication.
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    November 11th, 2025 04:10 PM
    Thanks for the great review, Kenny! I'm so happy for you guys!
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    Shellie P
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on October 17th, 2025 07:08 AM
    Kathleen is patient and explains every detail. She is in communication about every process. When I had to contact her, she responded in a timely manner. Great job Kathleen.....I enjoyed working with you!!
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    November 11th, 2025 04:12 PM
    Thanks for the great review, Shellie! It is such a pleasure to know you. I'm glad I could help with your transaction. You made my job so easy.
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    Lynn O
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on October 1st, 2025 03:41 PM
    Kathleen explained the details and options available to us so that we felt comfortable with our decision to proceed.
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    October 1st, 2025 04:16 PM
    Thanks for the great review, Lynn! I appreciate you taking the time. It was a pleasure working with you on your refinance.
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    Steven O
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on October 1st, 2025 12:39 PM
    Communication and being able to take advantage of the $1050 promotion even though our loan was already in process
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    October 1st, 2025 04:15 PM
    Thank you for the great review, Steve! I'm so glad the extra savings became available to you, just in the nick of time!
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    Lynn O
    Posted on October 1st, 2025 12:00 AM
    Kathleen Benda at Summit Mortgage is fantastic to work with and explains things so well. We highly recommend her and feel lucky to have had others recommend her to us!
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    November 11th, 2025 04:13 PM
    Thank you, Lynn!
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    William K
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on August 19th, 2025 10:27 PM
    Kathleen helped us at every point through our long journey to buy a house.
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    Pamela M
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on August 19th, 2025 05:38 AM
    Kathleem was very helpful and understanding during the entire process
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    Carolyn J
    Corona, CA
    Posted on August 6th, 2025 04:15 PM
    Kathleen was excellent at keeping me informed of every step during the refinancing of my home. I felt very confident in her knowledge through the entire process.
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    Shauntelle E
    Fullerton, CA
    Posted on May 6th, 2025 09:27 PM
    Great service. Kind and caring. Always on time.
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    Shauntelle E
    Posted on May 6th, 2025 12:00 AM
    Can't say enough good things about Kathleen. She was always available when I needed her and has excellent follow up and due diligence. I would highly recommend her.
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    About
    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
    Products & Services
    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 Manager
      Nov 1st, 2018 - Current
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    Primary Serving Area
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    Year Started

    2003

    Time Zone

    Pacific Standard Time (PST)
    Licenses
    • NMLS #233182
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    • Traveling
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    Disclaimer
    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