Darren DiBenedetto
Mortgage Officer
NMLS #: 404038
I’m Here To Help You
For more than 20 years, Darren DiBenedetto has worked as a mortgage originator, helping thousands of families turn their dreams of homeownership into reality. With a relentless focus on customer service, he has consistently delivered results that have earned acclaim and acknowledgment. His work with union families has been extensive, including the IAFF, Sheetmetal Workers, and CSEA Southern Region members. By building lasting relationships with trusted real estate professionals throughout the lower Hudson Valley, Darren has established a reputation as a go-to resource for homebuyers in Northern Westchester and Putnam counties.
Born and raised in Hastings on Hudson, NY, Darren received his bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of South Carolina at Aiken. Darren has been happily married since 2005, lives in Brewster, NY, and has two children, Ava Jean and Gia. In his free time, Darren enjoys distance running, and he’s completed four marathons and several half marathons. You can also find him cheering for his favorite teams, the Yankees, Rangers, Giants, and South Carolina Gamecocks.
Career Highlights
- 20+ years of consumer & home loan experience in the Hudson Valley
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Why Choose TEGFCU for Your Mortgage?
There’s no place like home. There’s no place like the Hudson Valley. And there’s no place like TEGFCU for your mortgage. We know that everyone’s needs are different when it comes to home financing. So, whether you are looking to purchase a primary residence, second home, or investment property or refinance to a lower rate, we will go the extra mile to find the best possible financing solution that is right for you.
We’re proud to be local, member-owned, and not-for-profit. When you buy your dream home, you can feel confident you’re getting a competitive interest rate from us. We believe that making a mortgage affordable means not surprising you with extra closing costs like some other lenders. Compare our closing cost to theirs.
Discover the TEG Difference – our friendly, knowledgeable people. Our Mortgage Officers are here to answer any questions and help you through every step of what can be an intimidating process. We want you to enjoy the experience of finding the perfect home. Buy with confidence today and have peace of mind knowing that your loan will close quickly and easily.
We absolutely recommend working with Darren and his team. From the moment we first called to inquire, Darren was fast, responsive, and extremely kind and helpful in guiding us through the process. He answered all of our questions, ensured the process went smoothly and efficiently from beginning to end, and was a joy to work with. We are so grateful! Thank you Darren!
Darren, thank you for helping us secure our mortgage with TEG Federal Credit Union. It was great to work with you again! You were wonderful throughout the entire process and consistently made us feel valued, supported, and confident in our journey. We truly appreciate your guidance and dedication.
Helpful every step of the way and a really nice person. Highly recommend.
Jeff was a great help. He explained the loan process thoroughly and answered all of my questions. Jeff made sure we were informed each step of the way. He was pleasant and always courteous.
Darren and everyone else who helped me SO much with my loan at TEG went above and beyond. I was in a very hard spot and didn’t know how to get our of it, and they made the process so anxiety-free for me. Thank you all so much. I would highly recommend you using TEG for any banking needs.
Mortgage Resources
First-Time Home Buyer Webinar
First Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM. Attend virtually and receive $500 OFF closing costs!
2nd Look Program
Pre-approved by another lender? TEG would like the opportunity to provide you with our own pre-approval decision so that you can compare, and to thank you for taking a second look we will give you $100.
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