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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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    Vickie C
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on March 31st, 2025 01:27 PM
    Buying a home is a lot to navigate, but Summit Mortgage and Kathleen were there when we had question, concerns, and good news. We would recommend using Summit and Kathleen with your loan, you will be happy you did!
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    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    March 31st, 2025 05:23 PM
    Thank you so much for the great review, Vickie! Your responsiveness to doc requests made everything go so smoothly. It was wonderful working with you. Wishing you and Paula every happiness in your new home. Congratulations!
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    Vickie C
    Posted on March 31st, 2025 12:00 AM
    Summit Mortgage was there holding our hands during our entire process of our home loan. Every question was answered, and they made the process stress free.
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    William J
    Indio, CA
    Posted on November 1st, 2024 01:59 PM
    Communication and sticking to our closing schedule!
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    November 1st, 2024 05:00 PM
    Thank you Bill! I wish you and Mary Jo every happiness in your new home. I'll be in touch when it's time to refinance.
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    Steven O
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on June 2nd, 2024 08:38 PM
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    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    June 3rd, 2024 04:08 AM
    Thank you for the great review, Steve! You made it all so easy by providing everything immediately upon request, Went from disclosure to clear-to-close in 5 days because of you! You're awesome. Enjoy your new home :)
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    Lynn O
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on June 2nd, 2024 02:19 PM
    Kathleen’s quick communications and assistance in making the process the fastest possible, due to our travel plans. She was a gem and a joy to work with!
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    June 2nd, 2024 03:57 PM
    Thanks for the great review, Lynn! It was an honor to assist with your financing. You are such a lovely person. Wishing you every happiness in your new home :)
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    Steve O
    Posted on June 2nd, 2024 12:00 AM
    Kathleen Benda has received a review with 5 star rating from Steve O
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    November 1st, 2024 05:02 PM
    Thank you for the great review, Steve! I look forward to seeing you and Lynn soon to celebrate your new home.
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    Daniel H
    La Quinta, CA
    Posted on February 16th, 2024 07:28 PM
    Kathleen was terrific , great follow through and a pleasure to work with
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    February 18th, 2024 08:19 PM
    Thank you, Dan! It was such a pleasure to work with you while your home was being built. I wish you and Angela many years of happiness in your stunning new home.
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    Sofia A
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on February 15th, 2024 03:58 AM
    Please see previous comment. I will add that Kathleen is very responsive, regardless of whether it's a weekend or holiday.
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    February 18th, 2024 08:17 PM
    Thank you, Sofia! It was so nice working with you. I wish you great success with your investment property. You picked a good one!
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    Barron W
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on February 13th, 2024 10:32 PM
    She was wonderful to work with.
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    February 18th, 2024 08:15 PM
    Thank you, Barron! I know you had other options with your financing. I'm grateful you chose me. You were such a pleasure to work with. You had everything to do with the successful quick close and made my job so easy. Wishing you all the best...
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    Ann W
    Palm Desert, CA
    Posted on February 13th, 2024 09:37 PM
    Felt Kathleen was very communicative and did her best to keep us in the loop and keep things moving forward
    Reply from Kathleen Benda
    February 18th, 2024 08:10 PM
    Thank you for the great review, Ann! It was a pleasure assisting you in purchasing your vacation/investment home. Wishing you many years of enjoyment with the property.
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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
    Other Serving Areas

    Year Started

    2003

    Time Zone

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