I am a NYS Licensed Mortgage Originator and a senior mortgage planner with Benchmark Lending, , and I am part of the Dream Team. This team has a few important players with very important roles. They include your mortgage planner, your real estate agent, and your attorney. While it is the responsibility of your Real Estate Agent to help you find your “dream” home, my responsibility is to fit you into a mortgage that is most financially suitable for you and your family, both in the short and long term. Benchmark Lending prides itself on its ability to satisfy our borrower’s needs. My goal is to make the loan process as simple and worry-free as possible. I offer the highest level of customer service, and appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Owning your own home provides several benefits. In addition to the satisfaction of being a homeowner, you can build equity, enjoy tax deductions, say “good bye” to your landlord and take control of your living environment. Whether you are a first-time home-buyer, renter, or are purchasing a new or second home, we have an assortment of tools and loan programs to meet your individual financing needs.…show more
Gregory Nouza is a mortgage broker employed by Chase, operating out of their Ronkonkoma, NY office.
Heather Morel is a mortgage broker employed by Chase, operating out of their Lake Grove, NY office, with over 7 years of mortgage banking experience. Heather Morel's lending specialties: - Conforming Loan Amounts as well as Jumbo Mortgages and Super Jumbo Mortgages - Fixed-Rate Mortgages…show more
Margaret Argento is a mortgage broker employed by Reliant Home Funding, operating out of their Melville, NY office.
Kevin DelGaudio (NMLS ID# 303722) is licensed as a mortgage broker, employed by Jet Direct Funding Corp., operating out of
Tony Auffant's background and achievements: I’m a Senior Mortgage Planner at Benchmark Lending. With 15 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, I pride myself in having built a business based both on referrals and long term relationships. My clients and I share in the designing of a suitable mortgage that fits both their short and long term financial goals. By analyzing my clients current financial situation, through education and counseling, I can suggest various mortgage strategies that are tailored to achieve the goal and pride of home ownership, as well as investing in the future of their families. When I’m away from the office, I enjoy most spending time with my 7 year old son Ryan and watch his passion for both Karate and Soccer. I consider him to be my greatest accomplishment in life and my biggest inspiration!…show more
Monika DeJesus's background and achievements: I have many natural skills that have been polished through years of sales experience and education. In 2006, I graduated from the New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelors degree in Business Management. I have worked in fields that include Property and Casualty underwriting, accident and health insurance where I aided in the creation of a strong sales team as a manager, and credit restoration which has given me the knowledge to currently assist my clients whom need credit improvement. I am currently an expert Mortgage planner with Benchmark Lending.…show more
Melissa Schneider's background and achievements: Melissa Schneider is a Mortgage Specialist with Benchmark Lending. Ms. Schneider is a registered Mortgage Broker and banker,and has over 20 years of industry experience. She was an owner and broker for Metropolis Properties, a New York based commercial real estate company, specializing in the sale of shopping centers , hotels and apartment buildings. The success and experiences she gained at Metropolis has contributed toward her knowledge of the Real Estate industry.…show more
Steven Gerstein's background and achievements: I am an experienced mortgage consultant with Benchmark focusing on Long Island area residential real estate. For most of us, home is a very special place and represents the largest liability we will incur during our lifetime. Away from the office I am supported by my wife Joanne and 3 kids. Joanne and I love to travel and entertain family and friends at our home with delicious food. I am very active in our community and I hope to see the Jets win a Super Bowl during my lifetime.…show more