Brandon Scott & Ron Lefebvre join forces, forming a powerhouse brokerage in Edmonton as the First Network Partner in Alberta for Invis Mortgage Intelligence (member of the M3 Mortgage Group).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Edmonton, Alberta, May 21, 2019 – Benchmark Mortgages Inc. (“Benchmark Mortgages”) is pleased to publicly announce the opening of our new office and our alignment with Invis Mortgage Intelligence as the first Network Partner in Alberta. Ron Lefebvre’s Pure Mortgage brand and Brandon Scott’s Benchmark Mortgage have joined forces under the Benchmark Mortgages brand, operating as a Network Partner of Invis. Both Ron and Brandon are award-winning mortgage brokers, recognized for being leading providers of reliable and trusted counsel for their clients.
“This partner-driven brokerage is a true combination of equals in an effort to enhance the financing process for homeowners,” says Brandon Scott. “Together we are stronger, which will improve our ability to get our customers into homes, help them achieve their financial goals, and branch out into other segments of financial services.”
Ron Lefebvre adds “There are several advantages to us combining our strengths under the Benchmark brand, particularly with respect to the lenders and rates we can offer clients. Our combined volume will give us VIP underwriting and dedicated customer service lines, along with access to exclusive rate promotions.”
Brandon and Ron have received numerous volume awards from their respective brokerages, named as CMP Young Guns & Top 75 in Canada, and have both been finalists for several industry Best Brokerage and Customer Service awards. They started in the industry around the same time and have equally excelled at brand marketing and exceptional customer service.
“We are so excited to have our first Alberta Network Partner,” says Cameron Strong, CEO of Invis Mortgage Intelligence. “We have watched Ron quickly rise through the ranks here at Invis MI and warmly welcome Brandon to the team. There is no stopping this new brokerage and we are thrilled to participate in their going forward partnership and next level of success.”
About M3 Mortgage Group:
M3 Mortgage Group is the undisputed #1 non-bank mortgage originator leader in Canada, with 6000+ brokers and $44 billion in annual mortgage volumes. M3 has a diversified family of 5 mortgage brands that help Canadians achieve their dreams of homeownership and financial security. Their mission is to be the consumer’s best financial ally and to offer a full spectrum of providers, products, solutions and financial services. M3’s technology driven/consumer obsessed mantra for success gives Benchmark Mortgages huge benefits, particularly from significant technology investments and expertise.
For further information, please contact:
Benchmark Mortgages, Inc.
12816 St Albert Trail NW Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4H6
Tel. 780-800-5500
Email: info[at]ThinkBenchmark.com
Brandon Scott is the co-founder of Benchmark Mortgages and previously fulfilled management roles for some of North America’s largest financial companies. Author of several financial columns for provincial and national newspapers, along with several television guest spots, both he and the brokerage were named finalists for the Mortgage Awards of Excellence and he was recently included in the Canadian Mortgage Professionals 2019 Hot List representing the best and brightest the industry has to offer.
Ron Lefebvre has consistently been a top performer in this dynamic industry with recognition at the CMP Canadian Mortgage Awards, & CMP Top 75 Mortgage Brokers. He continues to set records including being ranked Top 10 Nationally in various categories. Currently serving on the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association Board of Directors as the Government Relations Director he still works to help as many people as possible and believes in real relationships too, which is why he follows up for years to come, ensuring his clients always have the best mortgage for their needs.
Benchmark Mortgages Inc. is an Edmonton brokerage designed to establish meaningful long-term relationships with clients and help them achieve financial freedom faster with diverse and customized mortgage options. The term “benchmark” originates from the chiseled horizontal marks that surveyors made in stone structures as an established point of reference. By definition it is a mark that serves as a standard by which others may be judged or measured.