Benchmark stands by our veteran heroes who put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms. Boot'n & Shoot'n is just another way we give back.
Category: Cool Stories
Benchmark brings you home during COVID-19
What do you do when you move away in process of buying a home during a worldwide pandemic, finding yourself in a hotel which you can't leave? Benchmark never quits.
Month of the Military Child
Our nation’s military families make a lot of sacrifices for our country. The Department of Defense designated the month of April in 1986 as ‘The Month of the Military Child’ to commend the sacrifices and devoted support of service members’ children. There are over one million active-duty dependent children living worldwide. These military children are …
Celebrating 20 Years Of Mortgage Excellence
In 1999, a couple of friends who worked as loan officers decided that they could do more. The mortgage industry needed something new and better. The time was right to prioritize the client experience. They knew that doing better meant putting the best team together. They wanted to create a company that would set standards; …
Benchmark and The Patriot Tour by Team Never Quit!
Benchmark Mortgage is proud to announce our partnership with Team Never Quit. This year, we will be hitting the road with the 2018 Patriot Tour! Our Team is proud to have changed the way VA lending is done, and we take a “never quit” attitude with our veterans and their dreams. NO MORE will the …
The post Benchmark and The Patriot Tour by Team Never Quit! appeared first on Benchmark.
Boot’n & Shoot’n 2018 Raises $1Million for Veterans
DALLAS, TX—The month of April means the first full month of Spring, wildflowers, and the arrival of what former Governor Rick Perry described as “the most patriotic day in Texas:” Boot’n & Shoot’n. Boot’n & Shoot’n is an annual event to raise money for US military veterans who risked it all. For the second year …
The post Boot’n & Shoot’n 2018 Raises $1Million for Veterans appeared first on Benchmark.
Jack O’Lanterns: A Brief History
The term “jack-o’-lantern” was first applied to people, not pumpkins. As far back as 1663, the term meant a man with a lantern, or a night watchman. Just a decade or so later, it began to be used to refer to the mysterious lights sometimes seen at night over bogs, swamps, and marshes. The term …
The post Jack O’Lanterns: A Brief History appeared first on Benchmark.
Benchmark Loan Officer Competes on American Ninja Warrior
Meet Grant Clinton. Grant Clinton is a Loan Originator and Branch Manager in our awesome branch in Houston, TX! We are proud to announce that Grant will be competing as an American Ninja Warrior in the Oklahoma City Qualifier on June 20th! THE OVERCOMER With an outstanding history as a gymnast, Grant Clinton was …
The post Benchmark Loan Officer Competes on American Ninja Warrior appeared first on Benchmark.
10 Great Christmas Traditions for Your Family
Merry Christmas! The trees, the lights, the music, and of course, the meaning behind it all: It really is the most wonderful time of the year! I’m one of those people who starts listening to Christmas music on November 1, and don’t be surprised if I put decorations out before Thanksgiving. I love Christmas and everything …
The post 10 Great Christmas Traditions for Your Family appeared first on Benchmark.
5 High Tech Gadgets to Take Your Home into the Future
Are you buying a new home or updating your current one? Adding a few modern, high-tech gadgets can rocket your home into a positive direction. New home gadgets can help to modernize your home, and also make your home safer and more secure. Below are a few must-have, tech-savvy devices. Vivint Home Automation The Vivint […]