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How is a Benchmark Branch different from a traditional retail
branch? |
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Our
branch
structure
is
very
much
like
traditional
retail
mortgage
banking
but
with
an
entrepreneurial
structure.
Our
Benchmark
branches
operate
independently
while
partnered
with
a
large,
reputable
parent
company
that
has
the
resources
to
act
as
the
branch's
safety
net.
One
of
the
main
differences
between
Benchmark
and
other
Branch
companies
is
that
we
are
“Core
Values”
based.
Benchmark
makes
daily
decisions
and
only
employees
people
based
on
our
core
values.
Our
five
core
values
are;
Relationships,
Positive
Attitude,
Dynamic,
Excellence
and
Success.
Our
branches
enjoy
expanded
product
offerings,
expanded
geographic
markets,
and
expanded
support
services.
You
receive
all
of
this
while
still
maintaining
an
independent
operation
within
the
safety
net
of
our
large
parent
company,
Benchmark
Mortgage. |
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Why become a Benchmark Branch Partner? |
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Have
you
ever
dreamed
of
owning
your
own
business,
of
controlling
your
own
career
destiny,
of
acquiring
wealth,
or
of
having
financial
freedom?
Those
dreams
can
turn
in
to
reality
when
you
become
your
own
boss
as a
valued
Benchmark
Branch
Manager.
This
is a
very
gratifying
and
financially
rewarding
program
for
anyone
with
the
spirit
and
attitude
of
an
entrepreneur.
You
run
your
branch
as
an
"owner."
Once
you're
in
the
program,
YOU
make
the
day-to-day
business
decisions.
YOU
choose
your
investors,
and
YOU
name
the
prices.
You're
in
control.
We're
here
to
help
you
get
your
job
done. |
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What qualifications do I need? |
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Our
Branch
Managers
need
to
have
at
least
5
years
of
mortgage
experience.
We
do
credit
and
background
checks
as
well
on
all
employees.
We
require
that
each
Branch
originate
a
minimum
of
10
loans
and/
or 2
million
dollars
in
production
each
month.
You
must
be
able
to
train
and
motivate
employees,
develop
relationships
with
lenders,
realtors
and
other
referral
sources,
and
solve
any
problems
that
arise
in
the
office
on a
day-to-day
basis.
A
good
professional
reputation
and
good
credit
standing
are
invaluable.
Other
traits
that
go a
long
way
towards
success
are
ambition
and
competitiveness.
Combine
that
with
impeccable
integrity
and
a
passion
to
excel
in
your
work
and
you
have
a
winning
combination.
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What can Benchmark Mortgage offer me? |
We
offer
you
the
tools
to
successfully
operate
your
own
branch
so
you
can
secure
financial
freedom
for
yourself
and
your
family.
We
form
a
powerful
alliance
with
our
managers
and
make
it
our
top
priority
to
see
that
they
maintain
a
competitive
edge
in
the
marketplace.
As a
full
service
mortgage
banker
/
broker,
Benchmark
Mortgage
can
offer
services
and
products
that
smaller
mortgage
brokers
cannot
acquire
using
their
own
resources.
These
include:
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Unsurpassed branch support: When you need assistance or have a problem or a question, we're right there with support, solutions and answers. Please refer to our "Internal Contact List" on www.BenchmarkLogin.com to determine exactly to whom you direct your queries. |
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Broad product line: Our ever-growing list of preferred lenders and investors (over 70 at present) allows you a wide mix of product offerings in multi-state geographic markets. We offer you in-house capabilities with FHA/VA loans without struggling with governmental red tape and expensive licensing procedures. |
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Better pricing incentives: Being part of a large organization like Benchmark allows you to receive the pricing benefits. . and speed . . featured by volume mortgage banking institutions. |
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Marketing: Certainly you will need to continue marketing. However, with your administrative duties reduced, you'll have the time to develop and increase your customer base and referral sources. Benchmark will also provide frequent advertising and lead generation opportunities for you to participate in. We also have several different companies we are approved with that offer discounted rates for their marketing programs. |
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Technology platform: We feel it is one of the finest in the mortgage industry. We offer you a turn-key, Web-based paperless system that you can access 24/7 from anywhere on earth with an Internet connection. To get more of the details on our cutting edge software applications, please refer to the page, "Advantages of Benchmark" under the "Why Choose Benchmark" button. |
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Accounting services: Benchmark employs a full-service experienced mortgage accounting department . . . managed by a CPA and 30-year professional. We understand all the needs and nuances of a mortgage office and take care of everything from accounts payable to payroll and all tax reporting and other accounting functions that may currently take away time from your profit-generating origination activities. |
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Compliance: Benchmark Mortgage has a very experienced Compliance Officer and a staff of well-trained mortgage compliance experts to guide the company through the complex and constantly changing laws affecting our industry. Together with our legal counsel, our compliance department converts the details of the latest legislation into basic plain language guidelines for our employees to use to stay compliant. |
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Streamlined Licensing: Our licensing department handles all license applications for branches. You simply request the states you want licensing in and we do the rest. |
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HR & Benefits: Benchmark possesses an experienced Human Resources Department that administers the full spectrum of employee benefits offered by the company. Branch Managers defer all HR questions and concerns our HR Department so they can spend more of their time conducting profit-generating origination activities. |
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Where is the company licensed? |
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We
are
currently
licensed
in
all
states
with
the
exception
of,
Georgia,
Virginia,
New
York
and
Ohio.
We
do
have
applications
in
with
these
states
and
hope
to
be
licensed
in
all
states
by
the
end
of
2008. |
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Is education and/or training offered? |
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Yes.
We
strongly
believe
that
education
and
training
is
vital
for
any
business
to
succeed.
We
have
a
corporate
trainer
who
can
help
you
and
your
team,
get
up
to
speed
on
all
of
our
programs.
We
also
have
several
training
videos
under
our
“Benchmark
University”
link
on
www.benchmark.us.
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How often do I get paid? |
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We
have
a
very
aggressive
compensation
program...and
a
Daily
Payroll!
You
will
be
compensated
within
3
business
days
for
banked
loans.
For
brokered
loans
you
will
be
required
to
upload
a
copy
of
the
file
to
our
QC
department.
We
then
have
3
days
to
review
your
file
in
QC
and
once
the
file
is
cleared,
we
compensate
you
in 3
business
days. |
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What is Benchmark Mortgage's corporate philosophy? |
Our
company
is
founded
on
customer
centricity
and
service
that
exceeds
the
expectations
of
our
valued
Branch
Managers
and
their
clients.
We
maintain
an
excellent
reputation
for
closing
loans
in a
timely
and
professional
manner.
We
are
growing
rapidly
and
desire
to
become
one
of
the
premier
mortgage
companies
in
America.
By
joining
the
Benchmark
Mortgage
team,
you
will
be
aligning
yourself
with
a
mortgage
industry
leader
we
believe
will
have
a
positive
affect
on
your
future.
We
welcome
your
further
questions.
Please
don't
hesitate
to
contact
us
with
any
of
your
questions
or
concerns. |
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Will I be able to work from home as a Benchmark Branch Manager? |
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No.
We
require
that
all
new
Branches
have
a
commercial
space
before
coming
on
board
with
Benchmark.
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