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American Dreamer – Flemington Life Magazine

Thank you to the Bucks County Herald for this feature article in their June/July 2023 issue of Flemington Life Magazine. Glenn really enjoyed the interview process and speaking with writer Sarah Larson about his 25 year career in the mortgage lending industry, and feels grateful to be a part of, and supported by, our local community.

Benchmark Delivers A Christmas Homecoming Miracle

Benchmark could just be another mortgage lender, but we’re not. Sure, every company has their ‘core values’, but there is something tangible and special about ours. Our core values didn’t exist until after they were identified in the soul of the company years after it was established. These values not only inform how we do …

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Is a HELOC a good financial choice?

 A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is an easy way to borrow money using your home’s value as collateral. Let’s look into how a HELOC works and whether this option is right for you. How Much Can You Borrow with a HELOC? The first step in deciding if a HELOC is right for you …

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VA Loan: National Guard VA Loan qualifications 2022 update

Featured photo credit: https://www.nationalguard.com/careers/ground-forces The VA loan is one of the most powerful home buying tools available to those who qualify. A few benefits of the VA home loan are an option for ZERO down payment, no Private Mortgage Insurance, and lenient credit qualifications. There are specific criteria to qualify for the VA home loan, …

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Is waiting for lower interest rates a mistake?

With mortgage interest rates at a level not seen for over a decade (see chart below), the question of whether to wait for interest rates to fall is creeping in. This is not unreasonable, however, it does beg the question. Are rates actually high? If you take a look at the chart below, you can …

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Back to School with Benchmark Lending and MAGIC Charities

The Glenn M Davis team at Benchmark Lending was honored to partner once again with The MAGIC Charities Foundation of New Hope, Pennsylvania to deliver backpacks and school supply kits for students in need at the Klinger Middle School in Bucks County, PA on August 19, 2022.  Over 400 new backpacks filled with much-needed supplies were distributed by MAGIC Charities and community partners.

“We are always happy to help our friends at MAGIC Charities – they do so much for children in the Bucks County area,” explained Glenn M. Davis, Branch Manager and certified mortgage planning specialist at Benchmark Lending in Flemington NJ.

MAGIC, “Making A Great Investment in Children,” is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for and investing in children. Steve and Sharon Grosso founded The MAGIC Charities Foundation in 2017. They have a special place in their hearts for Bucks County, both were born, raised and still reside in Bucks County, PA.

Read more here: https://magiccharities.org/magic-news/

 

Benchmark Lending sponsors blood drive in Flemington NJ

The Glenn M Davis team at Benchmark Lending sponsored the second annual community blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 5, 2022 at the Flemington Presbyterian Church in Flemington, NJ.  “There is always an urgent need for donors in the summer months, so we try to help out by scheduling the blood drive in August,” explained Nora Mathews, who organizes community outreach for the Glenn M. Davis team.

“We are so grateful to our clients, partners and friends for supporting the annual blood drive, together we helped to save many lives,”  added Glenn M. Davis, Branch Manager and certified mortgage planning specialist at Benchmark Lending.

How To Make Your Interest Rate Hold For Longer

Searching for a home? That’s great! It’s a good time to buy! We know that it can be stressful, as interest rates could go up during your search. What if it didn’t have to be that way? What if you could be certain that your interest rate wouldn’t change while you searched for your next …

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Sellers: How To Incentivize Home Buyers Inexpensively

Has your home been on the market long? Do you feel like selling your home is an insurmountable task? Selling your home can feel hopeless the longer your property sits awaiting a buyer. As sellers struggle to attract buyers, they are confronted with ideas like price slashes or full remodels to sell to their homes. …

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