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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.
Quick, easy, painless
“Scott was fantastic. Our refi process was much quicker and easier than I expected. Very smooth simple painless process. Will definitely use Scott again”
—A_Giblin from Dallas, TX
Excellent service
“I’ve used Scott Benson now for my initial home financing loan and a refinance. Scott is extremely reliable and knowledgeable and personable. Scott walked me through the loan process step-by-step. If I had any questions all it took was a simple email and I would receive an answer within 24 hours if not within an hour. When it was time to refinance, my first thought was to call Scott, knowing he would get me the best deal he possibly could very satisfied with Scott’s service.”
—C work from Clovis, CA
Fast, communicative, and was able to match/beat competitor rates
“Scott was recommended to me by my financial planning company and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. He was helpful in finding a realtor, communicative throughout the process, and was able to close quickly with a competitive rate. I will absolutely be calling Scott the next time I'm in the market for a loan.”
—Matt Pasquali from Denver, CO
Terrific!
“I worked with Scott to refinance my mortgage, and it was smooth and low stress. This was the second time I worked with him, previously it was to purchase my house. Highly recommend! ”
—kawalden73 from Gilbert, AZ
Made the Mortgage Process Easy
“Scott Benson made our home loan process incredibly smooth from start to finish. He was professional, responsive, and always willing to take the time to explain every step along the way. Scott kept us informed throughout the entire process, answered questions quickly, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel easy and organized. His knowledge and attention to detail gave us a lot of confidence, and we always felt like we were in great hands. I would highly recommend Scott to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dependable loan officer.”
—Bryan G. from Madison, WI
Awesome service
“Scott has handled 2 loans for me and he is so pleasant to work with and very efficient. I would definitely use him again. He made sure everything was handled properly. ”
—user252093 from Aiken, SC
Scott Benson - Top Loan Guy
“Scott was on top of everything from start to finish. He made our transaction very easy and ensured it happened on time. i would recommend him to anybody looking for a mortgage.”
—rtannock from Fort Lauderdale, FL
100% would recommend
“We recently closed on a house in Colorado Springs with Scott Benson. This was our third transaction working with Scott, and he made the process so easy for us. He is very clear and prompt with communication and he truly guides you through every step of the process. We feel he has our best interest in mind and we trust him with our mortgage needs. We would definitely recommend him highly!”
—Meredith from Colorado Springs, CO
Rockstar lending partner!
“Being a financial advisor, I get to see a lot of different banker services in action. With that, I've never experienced better service, attention to detail, being available, and response time as working with Scott Benson! Add to this he helped me get a loan for my new home, and close in under a month! That's just unheard of and pure ROCKSTAR service! I highly recommend working this him!”
—jgburish from Verona, WI
Highly recommended
“Scott was professional, reliable, and highly communicative throughout our home-buying process. He consistently responded to our questions promptly and worked to make the entire experience as smooth and seamless as possible. My husband and I would confidently recommend him to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and dependable loan officer.”
—Carline Aliws from Mckinney, TX
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.