http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com The latest news from benchmarkmortgageloans.com, a BENCHMARK MORTGAGE Web site. http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/tools/mortgage-loans.jpg http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com en-us Copyright benchmarkmortgageloans.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:15:59 -0500 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:15:59 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss LoansInteractive.com Loan Officer Websites and Technology FINANCINGTHEAMERICANDREAM@YAHOO.COM, alfreda.davis@benchmarklends.com FINANCINGTHEAMERICANDREAM@YAHOO.COM, alfreda.davis@benchmarklends.com http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/index.htm Benchmark Mortgage Oslash; Welcome to Benchmark Mortgage. As a full service national mortgage company we pride ourselves on the ability to offer clients a complete mortgage solution. If you're looking for better rates, terms or service you've come to the right company. At Benchmark we focus on the needs of our clients. 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After going through abankruptcy refinancing may seemlike a difficult challenge but it doesn't have to be. Six months from your bankruptcy being finalizedyou can find lenders willing to refinance your mortgage. Be sure to work with a respectable lender who will not take advantage of the fact you\'ve hada bankrutpcy.Refinancing your mortgage can help re establishyour credit within 18 months to two Tue, 08 May 2007 14:00:04 -0400 http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/Refinance_after_Bankruptcy.htm http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/Getting_Prequalified.htm Get pre-qualified for a home loan The home buying process is not difficult if you prepare yourself. The first step to buying a home is getting pre-qualified for a home loan. There are a few basic steps to getting prequalified. 1 uml; Locate a lender or mortgage broker you feel comfortable working with. A referral from a family member, friend, co worker or realtor is very helpful. It's important that you speak with the Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:45:14 -0400 http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/Getting_Prequalified.htm http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/Establish_Credit.htm THE BLUEPRINT FOR ESTABLISHING CREDIT. bull; Establish a bank account. Go to your local bank or credit union and open an account. Many banks offer free checking or low monthly fees. Compare a few banks to see which bank fit your needs best. Opening an account is the first step to establishing credit. Keep your account in good standing. Bank information will not appear on your credit report but is most often required on credit applications. bull; Apply for a credit. Apply for a credit card. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:01:11 -0400 http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/Establish_Credit.htm http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/ratesheet.htm RATE SHEET Let us help you get the best rate for you. What does that mean? Not all mortgage rates are created equal. There are fixed rates, adjustable rates, introductory teaser rates and all kinds of fine print that go along with each of them. We clear away the confusion and show you the rates and loan programs that you will like best. You can be certain that we will answer all of your Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:47:26 -0400 http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/ratesheet.htm http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/aboutus.htm ABOUT US When we say welcome home to Benchmark Mortgage we really mean it. Weintend on makingyou feel right at home.The Benchmark team of consultants will guide and advise you through the mortgage process. You will receive personalized attention from the point of your first call.From mortgage origination, processing and underwriting, to loan closing and funding, our expert Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:23:23 -0500 http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/aboutus.htm http://www.benchmarkmortgageloans.com/ourteam.htm OUR TEAM Team Benchmark means, experience, honesty and integrity. 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