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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Martin made sure we understood every part of the transaction. He was always available and encouraged us to reach out with any questions. As first time home buyers, we could not have asked for a better experience!
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November 25th, 2024 03:50 PM
I'm thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience, Samantha! It was my pleasure to help guide you through the process and ensure you felt comfortable every step of the way. Should you or anyone you know need assistance in the future with...
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Martin made sure we understood every part of the transaction. He was always available and encouraged us to reach out with any questions. Having a local lender also helped make us a preferred buyer and get us a win on our dream home in a competitive...
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Reply from Owner
October 3rd, 2025 12:00 AM
Thank you so much for leaving a kind review, Sam! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and we hope to serve you again in the future!
Always a pleasure working with Martin! I know my clients are in good hands and the job will not only get done, but get done with integrity, kindness and accuracy.
Reply from Martin Bennett, "The Bearded Banker...
November 21st, 2024 01:59 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, Crystal. I'm glad to hear that you're satisfied with the service. Trust is fundamental in our line of work and I'm pleased to know that your clients feel secure and well cared for. I will continue to strive...
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Excellent service from start to finish, and throughout the attitude was how Martin could work toward getting us approved as opposed to why we couldnt . Service from support staff was also outstanding (Tracie and Misty).
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November 18th, 2024 03:32 PM
Thanks, Carroll, for this glowing review. It's great to hear that you felt supported from start to finish. My goal is always to make the mortgage process as smooth as possible for clients, and I'm glad to hear we achieved that. Also, I will...
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Martin and his team are the best. This is the second property we have worked with Martin on, and he always has a answer, and if there is an issue, he finds a way to solve it. He's truly the best at what he does.
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November 15th, 2024 07:42 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, Shannon. I'm delighted to hear that you had such a great experience for the second time around. It's always a pleasure to assist you and I'm glad we could find solutions to any issues that arose. Your...
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Martin is honest, prompt, and reliable. He always makes himself available to my clients when they have questions. He is always responsive to inquiries and has great communication when working through a deal. I always know that we'll be at the...
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November 12th, 2024 02:33 PM
Thank you, Bryn, for such a heartwarming review. I'm truly grateful for the 5-star rating. It's always my goal to provide honest, reliable, and prompt service to all my clients, so I'm glad to hear that I was able to meet your expectations....
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He made this process so seamless and easy and walked us through every step and was always there when we had questions. He has a great personality and never made us feel rushed. He took his time to explain everything and was very knowledgeable....
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November 8th, 2024 03:27 PM
I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience was so positive, Rebecca! Providing a seamless process, being readily available for any questions, and ensuring that my clients never feel rushed are all things I strive for. Your kind words...
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Martin was very great through this whole process and very helpful. Very timely and a good communicator.
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October 28th, 2024 03:33 PM
I'm so appreciative of your positive feedback, James. It was indeed a pleasure assisting you with your purchase again this time around. Your kind words about my timeliness and communication skills motivate me to continue providing the highest...
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Great experience in every step of the process
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November 8th, 2024 03:30 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that your experience with me at FirstBank Mortgage was a great one, Stephanie! It's my priority to make every step of the process as smooth as possible for each of my customers. I really appreciate your positive feedback...
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Martin was extremely helpful in every step of the process. He was always available and answered all of my questions.
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October 28th, 2024 01:43 PM
I'm so glad to hear that you found my assistance helpful, Stephanie. Being available and providing clear responses to your questions is part of ensuring a smooth purchasing process. Your satisfaction is my top priority and I'm thrilled to know...
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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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Other Serving Areas
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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Disclaimer
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. FirstBank Institution NMLS# 472433