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About Scott Benson
Advice for New Home Buyers
Find a lender you can trust and who is responsive. House shopping is the fun part; it’s the lending side that can make or break a deal—who you choose to work with is very important.
The Best!
“Scott was fantastic through the entire process of financing our new house. We reached out to Scott early in the buying process and he was a huge help in helping understanding current mortgage rates and market conditions. It took us a few months to find a house, as we were moving from one state to another and Scott was with us all along to make sure we had our pre approval letters etc. and checking in with us along the way. Also, closing was a breeze! It didn’t take long to complete the needed paperwork and Scott was a huge help making sure we had an itemized list of documents (and due dates) ensuring everything was signed quickly and the loan closed on time. I highly recommend working out Scott on all your mortgage related need!”
—John C. from Ridgefield, WA
Just Pick up the phone and call Scott!!
“My husband and I have purchased numerous homes and refinanced many mortgages. The process with Scott was the best experience we have ever had in all of our transactions. He was creative, always quick to respond to questions, gave us helpful and professional advice and kept us in updated with the latest rates. His attorney background was very helpful to us and presented us with the best of both worlds because of it. In past transactions we have often felt that we knew more than the mortgage broker but not the case with Scott. Would highly recommend him to anyone who desires a hassle free process! Thanks Scott...”
—Sidonia Harrison from Las Cruces, NM
Definition of exceeding expectations...
“Scott was recommended by my investment management advisor and I could not be more pleased and grateful. One often hears about "exceeding expectations" in business dealings, however in my experience that typically falls short. Scott made the refinance on our current loan the most hassle free, and expedient experience I have ever had. Scott was prompt, always available and actually stayed one or two steps ahead of the maze. If there was something questionable or possibly problematic, Scott cleared the path and got us to completion in record time. Thank You Scott!! GQ ”
—quake g from Exeter, CA
Hapy for the dream home in Athens
“We were referred to Scott by our financial advisor at Creative Planning. Could not be happier with the service and attention Scott provided as we navigated through the process of coordinating a complicated loan including temporary use of retirement funds. Scott was a pro, communicated was excellent often after hours and on the weekends. He will make the difficult loan process as smooth as possible. ”
—mike perry from Alpharetta, GA
Fantastic Lender
“We were very hesitant to use an out of state lender for our new home but Scott was absolutely amazing. He explained the process and kept updating us at each step of the way. He advised us on how to handle the purchase and then talked with the sellers broker to remove any doubts they had about an out of state lender. Thanks to Scott the process was easy and executed perfectly! He is outstanding. We would use him again in a minute.”
—gtaube from Cape Elizabeth, ME
If you want Prompt Professional responses, call Scott Benson
“Scott came to us from our financial planning company and we were a little skeptical at first. Wow did Scott break that stigma and put us at ease. The online paperwork and doc signing was quick and easy. The document request were clear and a breeze to upload. Scott was reachable every step of the way and always responded quickly and clearly with all our answers. After going through this process as a house flipper and a for personal homes, this was by far the best loan process we have ever had. I highly recommend Scott and stand behind his work ethic and professionalism. Two thumbs up from this family, thanks Scott.”
—Jeritt Severns from College Grove, TN
Outstanding!
“We had a short time to get financing in order to beat out competing cash offers. Scott was always available(!) and got the financing together fast - so fast, we were able to close in 2 weeks from when we made the offer. We've purchased 6 homes before, refinanced multiple times and this is by far the smoothest, fastest and easiest financing we've ever done. Scott and his team cleared every obstacle in record time, and kept us updated on where the process was, and what they needed to keep moving. If I could give 10 stars, I would!”
—zuser201702051337014 from Cleveland, OH
Scott Exhaustively Got Me Through a Long Process
“The title company for my mortgage preferred to use their own bank for the loan making things a little more difficult. I wanted the mortgage rate nbkc was offerring. Scott was out front answering title company and underwriter inquiries and handling things like surveys and inspections with aplomb. The loan was affected by hurricane Milton and the closing date was delayed. I was able to close at least 4 days sooner than I expected because Scott interacted with the underwriter, FEMA, etc to get me to close successfully. Could'nt have done that without Scott. He always answers emails promptly and phone calls as well. Thanks Scott!”
—zuser201610041320276 from Okahumpka, FL
Best Loan Officer we could have ever imagined
“We feel extremely grateful for being paired up with Scott Benson. He was exactly what we needed. He was organized, very communicative, easy to get ahold of, accommodating, and pleasant to work with. We experienced an unexpected (unrelated) crisis situation during the time when we were purchasing the home, and really did not have the bandwidth to be "on top of" what was needed to get to closing. Thankfully, we did not have to be, because Scott was "on top of" it all. When I asked for more time to get insurance to him, he communicated with me about how much more time I could take without jeopardizing the situation, and when I almost did jeopardize the situation, he stayed on me to make sure it was done in time.... he was exactly what we needed during a crazy time! I did not have to stress about it, because I felt that he would make sure all loose ends were tied up. He was also easy to work with and a good communicator. Even the title agent said that he was one of the best lenders she has ever worked with. Highly recommend!”
—Lily K. from Merritt Island, FL
Great experience with NBKC
“We first worked with NBKC for our refi in 2020- we had such a great experience that they were the first bank we reached out to purchase an income property. Mark and Scott are professional, easy to work with and they make it easy to submit all the documents needed to get a quote quickly. Scott kept me informed with next steps and was always available by phone for my questions. We will definitely use them again.”
—marinachatoo from Acworth, GA
Get to know Scott
What is your motto or personal mantra?
The best way to get something done is to begin.
What is your favorite sports team?
Kansas Jayhawks. Even our dogs are named after KU players!
What is something that people would be surprised if they knew about you?
I’m really tall. At 6’7 almost everyone is short to me and my wife who is from California swears I was fed some sort of special Midwest beef growing up to make me as big as I am.
What’s your alma mater?
The University of Kansas (Undergrad) and The University of Tulsa College of Law (Law School)
What is on your bucket list?
Vacation in Fiji at those over the water bungalows with the glass floors.
What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?
Helping my clients achieve their dreams of homeownership. There is no better feeling than getting a picture of my clients at their new home on Day 1 and seeing that excitement for all the great things that will come there for them.
Where did you grow up?
Kansas City mostly but lived in Iowa and all over Kansas growing up.
What are some of your hobbies?
Woodworking, Landscaping, Wine and NBA caliber pool basketball player :)
Before working at NBKC, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
I worked for a private trust company as the corporate trustee for real estate and personal property matters upon a client’s passing. I had to become knowledgeable in many areas so we could sell planes, race horses, classic cars, various businesses.