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Your mortgage application was denied. Now what?

If your mortgage application has been denied, you don’t have to give up on your home ownership dreams. There are steps you can take to improve your ability to get approved for a loan. First, it is crucial to get in contact with your lender. There are a multitude of reasons as to why an …

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Rocco Broglio joins Benchmark Lending – Mortgage Firm Expands in Middlesex County

Benchmark Lending announced the addition of Loan Officer Rocco Broglio to the Glenn M. Davis Team at Benchmark Lending. “Rocco is a great addition to our team – he has deep roots in the Middlesex County area, and he shares our values of integrity, customer service, and forging strong partnerships in the local community,” explained Glenn M. Davis, Branch Manager at Benchmark Lending. 

Rocco Broglio is a licensed loan officer in New Jersey. “Loan officers help clients purchase new homes, or refinance loans for renovations or debt reduction. I work hard to make the process as stress-free as possible for my clients, and I take the time to explain the details. The advantage of working with a community lender is that I am on your team, helping you to succeed,” Broglio explained. 

Prior to joining Benchmark, Rocco worked with Nexeo Distribution, serving in various capacities including business analyst and account manager. A native of Monroe Township, Rocco is a long standing volunteer within the community. He served as a coach and athletic director at his alma mater Immaculate Conception School. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, a past Vice President of the Father’s Club and manager of the food concessions for the annual parish carnival. 

“I have a long history in the communities of Middlesex, Mercer, and Monmouth counties, and I look forward to using my local knowledge and financial skills to guide clients through the mortgage process,” Broglio said. 

 

Rocco Broglio headshot

Rocco Broglio is a licensed Loan Officer in NJ. (NMLS #2283262). He recently joined the Glenn M. Davis team at Benchmark Lending, located 110 Main Street in Flemington, NJ. Benchmark Lending is an Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. The “Benchmark Giveback” community program regularly partners with local nonprofits to help meet their most pressing needs. Learn more at glenndavis.benchmark.us/giving-back/.

Is it still a good time to buy?

Better late now than never later. It’s the question that’s buzzing around real estate offices, mortgage companies, backyard barbecues, water coolers and passing conversations with neighbors. The short answer is — we think so. Yes, it is still a good time to buy. The long answer is more complicated. Consider these four trends to help …

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Benchmark Team makes MAGIC Meals!

The Magic Meals program was created by our friends at The MAGIC Charities Foundation to address food insecurity for school age children in Bucks County, PA. Each bag contains a nutritious organic meal and a little treat!

Benchmark Team makes MAGIC Meals!

Video: Flemington community donates 632 lbs of food! (Click to Watch)

Video: Flemington community donates 632 lbs of food! (Click to Watch)

Benchmark Lending and Flemington Pickleball Club sponsored “Love our Food Pantry” month in February 2022.  Total donations to the Flemington Area Food Pantry were over 632 lbs of groceries. 

Benchmark Lending hosts “Love our Food Pantry” month in February

The Glenn M Davis Team is hosting a “Love our Food Pantry” community food drive to benefit the Flemington Area Food Pantry in the month of February.  Suggested donations include: baking ingredients (sugar, flour, cooking oil, baking mixes, vanilla, honey), spices (dried oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, parsley, cinnamon, nutmeg) and condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, BBQ sauce). “We are grateful to Benchmark for hosting the February food drive and for their ongoing support,” explained Jeannine Gorman, Executive Director of the Flemington Area Food Pantry. 
 
The Flemington Pickleball Club is an additional drop-off location for the food drive.  Members and guests are being encourage to drop off donations during the month of February.  Benchmark Lending is a “Club Partner” of Flemington Pickleball Club. 
 
Help us spread love this month!  The “Benchmark Giveback” program regularly partners with non-profit organizations in the communities served by Benchmark Lending in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  If you have an idea for a “Benchmark Giveback” reach out to: nora.mathews@benchmark.us. 

Read the News Story Here: https://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/2022/02/february-is-love-our-food-pantry-month-in-flemington.html

 

Benchmark moves from NJ to the North Pole!

Did you know?  ELVES work at Benchmark Lending!🎄 ❄️ 🏠 #teambenchmark #santaweknowhim

Benchmark moves from NJ to the North Pole!

15 Tips For An Easy Mortgage Process During The Holidays

‘Twas a crisp, cold, clear night, when we hoped for a house. With my hot cocoa stirring, I looked at my spouse. We’d mapped out our assets and budget with care, In hopes that our offer would not catch a snare. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While dreams of new bedrooms …

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Benchmark Lending supports community gift drive

The Benchmark Lending team is honored to support the Hunterdon County, NJ holiday gift drive sponsored by Maria Rosa Pizzeria and Family Restaurant in Flemington this holiday season.  The annual memorial gift drive collects toys and gifts for patients (baby to age 18+) at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. “We are glad to help out our friends at Maria Rosa Pizzeria with their gift drive this year, and we hope these gifts bring a smile to the recipients,” explained Glenn M. Davis, Branch Manager at Benchmark Lending in Flemington, NJ. Glenn is pictured with Raffaele Marinelli at Maria Rosa’s.

 

Benchmark Lending sponsors community contest

 The “Benchmark Grateful Giveaway” was sponsored by Glenn M. Davis and his team at Benchmark Lending (110 Main St.) in Flemington, NJ.   The Instagram contest was won by Shirley Montross of AM Salon in Flemington. According to Shirley, “I am grateful to have been born in Flemington and proud to be still be here and working on Main Street. Best community ever!”  The Benchmark team filled the basket with items from local community small businesses in Flemington, NJ including: The Corner Flemington, Matt’s Red Rooster, Blue Fish Grill, Humdoo Ice Cream, Market Roost and N’Joy Yourself.  Congratulations Shirley from the team at Benchmark Lending!