First time homebuyer here. I used Team Andrew to do a VERY quick 21 day close on a house here in SD. I was referred to him by my real estate agent who was referred to me by a friend. A little back story. We'd initially made an offer on a ok house in a kinda shady neighborhood. House needed $30k in repairs and the seller wouldn't budge so we walked. Andrew had my back and sent several supporting texts. Less than a month later we found the quintessential 'cheapest house on the block fixer upper'. Andrew made sure the 21 day (stressful!) close went smoothly with no hang-ups or delays. I had to bug him a couple times on the weekend or after hours. Very responsive. Would definitely recommend him and his team. read more

Andrew once again came through with a great loan for us. This time he helped us with a HELOC, and he secured by far the lowest rate we could find at the time. We had the unique circumstance to work with an automated loan program, where we plugged in our info online and then immediately were approved for a low rate HELOC and had a hassle free process for securing the funds. The whole process took about a week from start to funds in our account. Highly recommend using Andrew for VA home loans and HELOCs! read more

BLUF: Andrew, Greg, and their team are absolutely top-notch, and you won't find a more professional mortgage team to work with. A few months ago, a mutual friend connected me to Greg, who works with Andrew, as I strongly considered buying a home. At the time, I had three locations, all in different states, so I ran the scenario by Greg. He told me that they could do business in all of the states I mentioned and began advising me on the different considerations for me as a veteran. I went through their client onboarding process and was pleasantly surprised that it was not only very simple but also intuitive. Response times are in near real-time. Customer touch is constant and considerate. Through their advice, I ultimately settled on TX. From then on, the stress levels started rising as we dealt with inspectors, appraisers, sellers, the title company, etc., but throughout the ordeal, the "Andrew Paul" Team was steadfast. Under very tight timelines, they kept being the only ones who were ahead of the curve. Need a doc? They've already submitted it. Need numbers? They've already crunched them. Where others can't seem to engage with another party without the buyer (us) initiating contact, a quick text to the Andrew Paul team gets roadblocks removed and action flowing. There's no doubt that they are following a highly thought-out process and taking a proactive stance in every transaction. Shoutout to both Greg and Andrew for taking my frustrated calls when something was held up and providing me with their insight into what was happening - it helped tremendously. When the time comes to go through this process again, and for any of my friends looking to do this, I will unequivocally use Team Andrew Paul again. In an industry filled with less than stellar performers looking for only their income, these folks are absolutely top-tier performers, and you will certainly have a positive outcome. read more

This lender made our home buying process very easy and not stressful at all. I would say they're experts in VA home loans. Absolutely the best! Answered every question we had quickly and clear. Will definitely contact them again. read more

Thank you to the whole benchmark mortgage team for the extensive help in qualifying and finalizing my va home loan for my daughter, wife and I. They made the process so smooth and easy and did above what our expectations were. I reccomend highly to all potential home buyers especially military. Thank you again everyone at benchmark you really did make this happen for us and we couldn't be any more thankful for this. Sincerely, The christophersons read more

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Andrew and his team are simply the best there is! I have gone to Andrew multiple times and every single time the timeliness, communication, and execution was stellar. Each time the experience felt stress and worry free as they make sure you are educated throughout the process and kept informed on each step and what to expect next. I always have and will continue to always go to Andrew and his team for my mortgage needs and recommend all others to do the same!! read more

Our recent experience with Benchmark Mortgage and Team Andrew (Paul) was amazing. Their professionalism, high focus on customer service and efficiency throughout our mortgage process was quite impressive. We are excited about our new home and based on no small part, Team Andrew made it happen. We highly recommend Benchmark Mortgage for anyone seeking a conventional, FHA, or VA home loans, as they are certainly subject matter experts in the mortgage field. Overall, highly recommended!! read more

Had a great experience with Mr. Paul and his team. Really smooth transition. Highly recommend! read more

Through a recommendation from our Cousin Orlean, we connected with Andrew Paul and his team. The process from start to finish took 30 days. It may have been 45 days due to the holidays. The point is that Paul and his Team were very professional. The paperwork involved took little to no time, and he was willing to work around my work schedule. He locked us into a very low interest rate and my family and I can't be any happier. Megan Henderson, Loan Specialist was very helpful and highly organized. Megan thank you for answering all of our difficult questions and keeping us on point. Thank you Team Andrew Paul for helping me and my family. What a great way to start the NEW YEAR 2021! read more

When it came time for my family and I to purchase a new home, I was excited to FINALLY be able to use Andrew Paul and Benchmark. He had come so highly recommended by my very close-nit community, I had to see for myself. I was most certainly not disappointed. Andrew was exactly what he was sold to me to be - honest, responsive, communicative, and an expert in VA loans. We are all the way in Houston Texas and things could not have been simpler; it was as if his office was across the street. Nothing slipped past the team Andrew has assembled and they handled every issue with care and precision. Even the app they use made things WAY easier (and I HATE disparate apps). Of course, everything is easy when all is going according to plan so their value wasn't truly proven until we had an issue. This is when I really got to see the team step up and separate themselves from the other folks I had used in the past. The issue I brought on myself was expertly handled and closing went off without a hitch. Simply put, I cannot possibly recommend Andrew Paul enough. read more

Andrew Paul and his whole team at Benchmark Mortgage are the dream team when it comes to mortgage loans and all other financial services that they offer. My husband and I were blessed to buy a home and to have Andrew assist us with that process. Andrew and his team members were all very punctual, professional, and always available for any questions or concerns. Home buying can be a very daunting and scary process, but Andrew and his team seem to go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and secure during each step of the way. When we bought our home (with a toddler in the middle of the pandemic) Andrew took his time to answer any questions as needed and at any time via phone calls, messaging, and emails. We also recently did a HELOC loan with Benchmark, and again Andrew stepped up to the plate to assist us with that as well. It went very smoothly, and we look forward to working with them again and again. Highly recommended! read more

Andrew and his team were everything we could hope for when it comes to a a lender for our first home. Although the process for buying a home ended up being an extremely long one for us, and involved a move across the country, Andrew and his team stuck with us and were always available to answer all of our questions. I am confident that Andrew, Greg, and their team are the best VA lender team and we're thankful to have found them. When we finally found a home we wanted, Andrew's team went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable with all terms of the loan. We discussed closing date, closing costs, interest rates, etc. Their team made sure we were comfortable and happy every step of the way. If you're looking for a VA loan in San Diego, I absolutely recommend Team Andrew. read more

We highly recommend Andrew and his team. You can't go wrong with them. Andrew and his team were fantastic to work with. They were very informative throughout the whole process and made it very easy to finance, helped with all the things required to utilize the VA home loan, and their finance app was perfect for us finding the right home for us while staying within our financial budget. The app they use allowed for you to input the interest rate, the amount of a down payment (or selecting VA for no down payment), HOA fees and any other expenses (Mello-Roos or others) to determine our monthly mortgage. This tool was very instrumental for us, as we were able to make sure we stayed within the amount of BAH we get from the military. When it came time to refinance they were very efficient in getting us into a lower rate. Again, we highly recommend Andrew and his team. You can't go wrong with them. read more

This is the second time we have used Andrew and his Benchmark team. They were awesome 5 years ago purchasing our home and they were twice as good with our VA Re Fi. I cannot say enough about this man and this company. I cannot give a better recommendation. I trust no one else. read more

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Andrew and his team (especially Laura) were able to get us pre approved in a veryyy timely manner! We are so excited to be working with them and love the agent they recommended. They will bend over backwards and make every client feel prioritized. Thanks Andrew & team! read more

This is my 4th loan with Andrew and his team at Benchmark and again they exceeded my expectations! Andrew and his team are so professional, helpful and responsive it is incredible. I loved working with Andrew and his team. They are by far the best VA lenders in the market! So, if you are looking for a VA loan or any loan in San Diego call Andrew and you will be blown away by how easy and fast they make the process for you. Thanks Andrew! read more

We had a great experience working with Andrew Paul and his team. We worked with them from across the country and have no doubt they are the best VA lender out there! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a loan! read more

This is our 2nd refi with Andrew and team, and we've purchased 2 homes with them! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend. We are continuously recommending them to friends, and we intend to go with them on our next mortgage as well. Look no further... read more

Andrew and his team are hands-down the best VA lender! They made our mortgage process stress-free and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a VA loan! They were available whenever we needed them and responded to all inquiries in a professional, timely manner. They made the process smooth and helped us feel at ease! read more

Absolutely by far the best place to go for financing, VA loans, traditional loans, refinancing, or just Military families and veterans supporting each other. We have bought and sold a lot of homes over the years and this was the easiest and most professional. I would strongly recommend Andrew and his team to anyone looking for a very knowledgeable and understanding team. All of my phone calls were returned immediately which is incredibly important in such a hot market. I can't thank Andrew and his team enough!! read more

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Andrew Paul. What a gem! He is, in my opinion, the best VA Lender in San Diego! His counsel and expertise really showcases his experience. His meticulous attention to your financial details and his guidance will direct you to a great customer experience and getting your loan funded quickly. We've used him twice now and will not hesitate to recommend Andrew. Thank you very much for taking great care Andrew. A very job well done sir! read more

Just finished my second refi with Andrew Paul and his team over at Benchmark mortgage. Andrew took really good care of me on my home purchase several years ago. I refinanced with Benchmark again in 2019 and just finished my second refinancing in March. The Benchmark team kept me informed of the process at every step, especially Tina! So if you are buying a home or looking to refinance hit up Paul. Highly recommend Benchmark especially if you are a Veteran like me. Thanks again Paul! read more

After having heard of Benchmark when living in CA I reached out to them once I ended up in AZ and was excited to learn they were licensed out here as well. Working with Andrew and Jeff was a pleasure and they made the process incredibly easy and we were pre-approved within days and had our loan ready for financing well before we needed too which put us and the seller at ease with the whole process. If you're looking for a VA loan in Arizona or California give these guys a call and I am positive you'll be well taken care of! read more

Done a few loans with Andrew Paul and will continue doing business with him and Benchmark. Very smooth, professional processes each time.

My boyfriend and I were looking to buy a home together. I already owned a home with a VA loan, but we wanted to use my BF's VA eligibility to buy the new home since I was going to keep mine as well. Another broker I first contacted told me, you can't do a VA loan together if you're not married. Short of running down the aisle just to use a VA loan, I decided to get a second opinion and found Andrew. Thank goodness! The first thing Andrew explained was that we absolutely could get a VA loan unmarried! On top of that, he explained that I still had some VA eligibility left to use (I thought it was a one shot deal). Andrew KNOWS his VA loans, and clearly not all brokers know these ins and outs. During the loan process, we had lots of snags too, all paperwork related, but he was skilled at helping us get everything documented properly. Ultimately we got exactly what we wanted, when only weeks before I almost believed it couldn't be done! Andrew and his team are amazing, if you need a VA loan there isn't any aspect of them that he doesn't know. You'll leave no benefit behind! read more

Andrew Paul and his team gave the utmost attention to my wife Ana and I as we purchased our first home together. I spent the time researching VA lenders after our realtor Mike Wolf highly recommended him and a couple others. After talking to each of them and seeing what they were about, I was pleased with Andrew. Being an active duty Marine, I wanted a veteran to oversee and handle the process. Getting pre-approved by the different lenders, I noticed the attention to detail that Benchmark Mortgage had. With low fees and great rates, my wife and I were excited. If questions came up during the process, we were able to quickly send emails to the team and get things handled especially during these trying times of Covid-19. As we got within a few days of our closing date, there was a mix up with the contract and Andrew's dedicated in house team was able to quickly rewrite the contract and the notary still came to our place on time. Andrew was a true professional and made the process painless by calling and calming our nerves. I can't say it enough, if you are looking for a rock solid mortgage company, Benchmark Mortgage is the way to go! I highly recommend Andrew Paul as one of the best VA lenders in San Diego County. When and if we need a mortgage again, we know where to go! read more

Andrew and his team went above and beyond to help us get into our new home! Where to start? First, unlike other lenders I've used, his team was immediately responsive to all our questions. Second, their experience literally paid off while navigating appraiser's, realtors', and sellers' competing interests. Then, when the VA through some curveballs, Andrew and his team were ready making the whole process as painless as possible (even in a pandemic)! Finally, they put a personal touch on everything putting us at ease throughout. Highly recommended! read more

Benchmark is our go-to for mortgages. We've used them for our primary home in Texas and purchasing a second home in Idaho. Always great service - quick to respond, professional, no question left unanswered, always available. Andrew and the team did a fantastic job. Highly recommended!!! read more

Best VA Lender around! I can't believe how easy it was to work with Andrew and his team. For my VA refi, it took about three weeks from first contact to closing. When I was still shopping for a lender, he was 100% transparent about the costs and provided me a spreadsheet with all the details so there was no confusion. His team was super responsive when I had questions and kept me focused on what they needed next. Everything was done electronically. At closing, I met the notary in an outdoor place, we signed docs for about 15 minutes and so that was only in-person contact needed. Andrew came recommended through a friend and I would highly recommend him as well. He should be your guy when you are looking for a VA loan. He's helping his military brothers and sisters, one veteran at time! read more

Quite simply a perfect process from start to finish with every single person on Andrew's team. Considering the challenges and complexities of the mortgage industry and buying a home, Benchmark has the unique ability to simplify and streamline the process all while providing incredible personal touch. This is where you want to come for anything you need...Andrew and the team exceeded my expectations in every way. Thank you. read more

Andrew provided the best VA loan experience. If you're looking for a VA loan in San Diego I highly recommend calling him.

Andrew Paul was who helped finance me when I bought my first house and he has helped refinance me now twice since. He is by far the Best VA Lender I have ever worked with. If your looking for a lender in San Diego you will not go wrong choosing Benchmark mortgage. I have personally reffered any of my military friends to this company because it is such a great process with them. Don't just choose any random company be smart and use benchmark they will take care of you! read more

Andrew and his team are wonderful! They have taken care of our family for years and years in states all across the nation for home purchases, sales and refi's, and we love them every single time! We cant recommend them enough. read more

Veterans helping Veterans is truly a wonderful experience and when it comes to something as critical as securing your mortgage you want the very best looking out for you and Andrew Paul and his staff is it. Andrew delivered peace of mind every step of the way and he has my highest endorsement. V/r Chris Connell USN retired read more

I can't recommend Andrew and his team highly enough. He made what is typically a daunting process incredibly smooth and pain free. I was beyond impressed by how quickly he and his team would respond to all my questions. Top notch professionalism, transparency, and attentiveness. He also set me up with some amazing rates. He'll always be my go to guy for anything mortgage related. I'd happily refer him with confidence to any family or friend as well read more

Just closed on a HELOC worked by Andrew and Team. The process was swift, very professional and they found a deal with great terms and interest rate! I would definitely do business with them again. read more

Andrew and his team were great right from the start. Wonderful VA lender. They were on point for our refi, and quickly answered all of our questions quickly and thoroughly. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone! read more

Worked with Andrew and his team again after having a great experience 4 years ago. His team were able to get us pre-approved quickly and I'm certain his conversation with the listing agent is the reason our offer was accepted in a competitive market. His team was able to lock in an unbelievable rate on a new mortgage and helped me refinance at the same time. They work hard for you and get things done as promised and on time to ensure a smooth process from an initial search to close of escrow. Thank you! read more

When I purchased my home in 2016, Andrew and his team made the process so easy. So when it came time to refinance my home I knew exactly who to go to. Once Again Andrew and his team made the process so easy. Although COVID made some things different the process was still smooth and easy. Andrew and his team did a wonderful job explaining everything and most important finding the best new interest rate for me because of them I am saving close to $400.00 a month on mortgage. They did an amazing job keeping me informed of what I was signing and everything that was going on during the whole process. Thank you again to Andrew and his whole team for making this process smooth. Highly recommend them for purchasing and refinancing a home. read more

Andrew and his team did an outstanding job supporting our first home purchase, we could definitely tell why they were recommended to us as the best VA lender to work with. His team was very informative and patient with us during the entire. Team Andrew was always available to answer questions via email or text. If you are looking for a VA loan in San Diego (or New Hampshire!), you can not go wrong with Andrew and his team!! read more