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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.
Excellent Service
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Scott Benson. He’s knowledgeable, approachable, and truly invested in his clients’ success. He answered all my questions with patience and clarity, explained every option thoroughly, and never pressured me—just offered helpful reminders to keep things on track. Scott blends professionalism with a personal touch, making the process smooth and stress-free. My son recommended him to me, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone. If I could, I’d give him 6 stars out of 5!””
—R Rathnam from Bridgewater, NJ
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
Great experience!
“Scott was terrific to work with, very helpful, organized, and responsive! I was happy with everything about this experience and would highly recommend!”
—kawalden73 from Gilbert, AZ
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
Scott Benson's Mortgage Service
“Excellent, ahead of time, hassle free, friendly, efficient. We got it doe early and fairly and he exceeded my expectations in every way. Will use him again when needed.”
—Henry from Kapolei, HI
Responsive, upbeat and informative from start to finish
“We cannot say enough good things about working with Scott Benson. Our process for buying a home stretched out over about 18 months. When we first started the process, Scott was so quick to respond and had an amazing "let's make this happen" attitude. I was a bit worried when I got in touch again after putting things on hold for a few months, but I needn't have been concerned because Scott jumped right back in. He was reassuring throughout the process and was swift to answer any questions. Our realtor initially had a strong bias toward local financing but, in the end, said she understood why we went with NBKC and Scott.”
—Ariel from Schenectady, NY
Best mortgage experience ever!
“Scott Benson of nbkc (bank) is the best mortgage loan officer we have ever used! And that’s saying a lot as we have bought and sold over a dozen properties in the past 30 years. Scott’s knowledge, professionalism and communication are A+. He was always available to answer our questions and did so with a level of detail that was just right to ensure our understanding. There were no surprises or unexpected fees along the way. Scott was extremely patient throughout the process, as we had been looking for almost fifteen months in a very difficult market. In our experience, buying and selling real estate is almost always stressful. However, working with Scott on the mortgage was stressless and seamless. If you are looking for a mortgage lender, look no further than Scott Benson and nbkc.”
—KEVIN SIMONSEN from Durango, CO
Great lender
“Scott was extremely helpful, timely, and on top of things. He even waived the appraisal to help reduce cost and expedite the process. I do not intend to move again any time soon, but if I do, Scott will be one of my first calls.”
—conversefields from Terrebonne, OR
Best mortgage loan experience ever
“Scott was absolutely incredible from day 1. He was a phenomenal communicator, keeping us informed at every step. Our loan situation was non-traditional but Scott made the entire experience seamless and easy. Everything was completed on time or early. I highly recommend Scott and nbkc Bank to anyone looking for a smooth mortgage loan process.”
—Julie Schaller from North Bend, WA
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.