Martin Bennett, "The Bearded Banker"
Mortgage Banker | NMLS # 546270
Martin Bennett and FirstBank Mortgage’s core purpose is to help others get to a better place. That better place may be getting out of an apartment complex and into a home with a fenced-in backyard. That better place may be buying a home in ... Show More
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Each step of the way, everyone was kept well informed. Most importantly, the buyer was very pleased & the home closed on time!
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October 2nd, 2026 01:54 PM
I'm happy to hear that everyone was well informed throughout the process, Richard. It's wonderful to know that the buyer was pleased and that we closed on time. At FirstBank Mortgage, ensuring a seamless experience is always a priority!
Martin was very responsive, worked above and beyond to get everything completed to meet the deadines
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September 28th, 2026 05:47 PM
Thank you, Jennifer, for your kind words. I'm pleased to know that my responsiveness and efforts to meet deadlines made a positive impact on your experience with FirstBank Mortgage.
We absolutely loved our experience with Martin. As not only first time home buyers, but relocation buyers as well, he made our first experience completely seamless and explained every single thing along the way. After interviewing several lenders,...
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September 17th, 2026 07:18 PM
Thank you, Lucas, for your kind words. I'm pleased to hear that I could make your first home-buying experience with FirstBank Mortgage seamless and comfortable, especially given the complexities of relocation. Your recommendation means a lot,...
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I <3 Martin Bennett
We had such a seamless experience!
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September 17th, 2026 04:35 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Lauren. It’s wonderful to know that your experience with me at FirstBank Mortgage was seamless. Thank you for sharing this feedback! I loved working with you as well!!
Always a smooth and flawless transaction with Martin!
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September 15th, 2026 04:28 PM
I'm pleased to know that your transaction with me was smooth and flawless, Toni. At FirstBank Mortgage, ensuring a seamless experience is a top priority, and it's wonderful to hear that reflected in your feedback.
The Bearded Banker knows what he's doing!
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August 21st, 2026 01:52 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Peter. I'm happy to hear that my expertise made a positive impact on your refinancing experience.
Always a pleasure to work with Martin and know my clients will be taken care of and fully understand their options and have confidence we can close the deal.
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August 18th, 2026 01:58 PM
Thank you, Misty, for your kind words. I'm pleased to know that you feel confident in the care and clarity provided to your clients. It's always my goal to ensure a smooth and successful process.
Martin provided excellent service and communication throughout the loan process! Very easy and great!
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August 5th, 2026 04:05 PM
I'm pleased to hear that you found the service and communication excellent throughout your loan process, Jen. Making the process easy and smooth for you is always my goal. Thank you for choosing FirstBank Mortgage!
A lot of document requests
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August 18th, 2026 02:05 PM
Thank you for the 5 star review Zac and for trusting me with your refinance! I truly appreciate your business. Every loan is a little different and some require more documents than others. I always try to make the loan process as smooth and...
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Martin and his team timimg was 100% accurate Thank you martin
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June 18th, 2026 03:07 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Fawad. It's wonderful to know that the timing met your expectations perfectly. Thank you for trusting me and my team with your cash-out refinance at FirstBank Mortgage.
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Martin Bennett and FirstBank Mortgage’s core purpose is to help others get to a better place. That better place may be getting out of an apartment complex and into a home with a fenced-in backyard. That better place may be buying a home in a zip code that ensures a quality education. That better place may be a home that will serve as the backdrop for family memories for generations to come. Each day, we proudly strive to honor our purpose and the people who put their trust in us.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Specialities
Jumbo Loans
VA
FHA
First Time Buyers
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Positions
- FirstBank - Senior Mortgage BankerMay 1st, 2013 - Current
Memberships
- MBS Highway
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Year Started
2005
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS # 546270
Awards
Achievements
- NMBA winner: 2005,2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017,2018, 2019, 2020, 2021,2022, 2023
Hobbies
- Gardening
- Camping
- Traveling
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Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. FirstBank Institution NMLS# 472433