Whether you’re buying your first home or have owned several houses over the years, you’ve heard of the 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Many people choose the traditional, 30-year loan for the financial flexibility it provides.. Like most things in life, there are pros and cons. A Fixed Rate 30 Year Mortgage… ✓ Offers a lower …
Benchmark Lending partners with The MAGIC Charities Foundation in Bucks County, PA
The “Benchmark Giveback” program makes us happy! Today we partnered with The MAGIC Charities Foundation of New Hope, Pennsylvania to provide backpacks and school supply kits for students in need at the Klinger Middle School in Bucks County. Volunteers of all ages from the Klinger Middle School Farmer’s Market were also participating – a very efficient and well-organized team!
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.
What a great day!
In the News:
Bucks County Herald “Local lender partners with organizations for giveback program”
How to Get Ahead When You Can’t Get the House You Want
It’s a seller’s market, and it’s not easy to make an offer within twenty-four hours to beat the crowd....If your search has faced competition, low inventory, or financial limitations, consider getting creative. These four unique housing options could help to cut costs so you can save faster for a possibly larger down payment.
“Be a Lifesaver” Blood Drive hosted by Benchmark Lending in Hunterdon County, NJ
We were honored to sponsor the American Red Cross blood drive held in Flemington, NJ on August 6, 2021. We are grateful to the friends, clients and business partners from Hunterdon County, Somerset County, and Bucks County who came out to donate.
We met a few regular blood donors who have given over 5 gallons! Benchmark Lending’s “I’m a Lifesaver” waterproof bag giveaway was a hit with donors.
There’s still a severe blood shortage in New Jersey, you can find local blood drives here: redcrossblood.org
Thank you to the American Red Cross for the important work you do every day, and Flemington Presbyterian Church for your hospitality.
It feels good to do good!
In the News:
NJ.com “Area business teams with American Red Cross to host blood drive”
Cost of Building Materials, Homebuilders, and the Housing Market – July 2021
The housing market has been as hot as the day is long. Are we finally beginning to see a cooldown? Although the housing market is still expected to favor sellers, we may be at a tipping point. Prices have risen so dramatically that buyers appear to be backing off, and home sales seem to have …
Happy Independence Day, from Benchmark
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Glenn M Davis is named Top 1% of all mortgage originators
The Glenn Davis Team at Benchmark Lending is proud to be listed as one of the Top 1% Mortgage Originators in America 2020 as published in the Mortgage Executive Magazine / Spring 2021. Thank you to the Benchmark team!
Let’s Grow! This month’s “Benchmark Giveback” recipient is the Flemington Area Food Pantry garden
We are looking forward to watching the garden grow this season! The Benchmark Lending team was happy to donate gardening tools and supplies to the Flemington Area Food Pantry garden. The garden was created by community volunteers in 2019, and fresh herbs and produce are grown for the enjoyment of clients in Hunterdon County served by the pantry. Thank you garden manager Kristin Stockwell and volunteers! You can watch the garden grow by following here: Flemington Area Food Pantry Garden Facebook page.
Mortgage Interest Rates Begin Their Ascent. But Is It Enough?
Are rising mortgage interest rates enough to cool a heating market? Will housing inventory make a rebound? Your Spring 2021 update.
The Math of Refinancing: Does It Make Financial Sense?
Is Refinancing always a good idea? That depends on who you are, and what your reason is for refinancing. In this post, I give an example so you can make your own informed calculations.