Darren DiBenedetto
Mortgage Officer
NMLS #: 404038
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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.
Thank you for a great experience! Darren was so helpful and we highly recommend him!
The best there is! Thank you!
Working with Darren and the rest of the team from TEG was flawless. They gave us clear direction and instructions and we closed in record time. We are first time home owners and from what I understand, it could have been a lot more difficult. Great team!
We had the pleasure of working with Darren DiBenedetto, a Mortgage Officer at TEGFCU, and we couldn’t be more grateful for his exceptional service. From the very beginning, Darren went above and beyond in providing us with financial advice and guidance that was not only thorough but also incredibly helpful. His expertise in the various loan processes was evident as he patiently explained every step and answered all of our questions, making what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless. Darren’s commitment to our financial well-being was clear, and he genuinely took the time to understand our goals and offer personalized recommendations. His professionalism, combined with a warm and approachable demeanor, made us feel confident and supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to Darren, we were able to make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcome for our family. We can’t thank Darren enough for his dedication and outstanding support. If you’re looking for expert financial advice and a trusted mortgage officer, we highly recommend Darren DiBenedetto at TEGFCU. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients.
Darren played such a vital role in my home buying experience. He was a wealth of knowledge, taking the time to educate me as a first-time home buyer as well as providing encouragement throughout the process. He was attentive to every question, concern and unanticipated bumps along the homebuying journey. I will always be incredibly grateful for Darren and the team at TEG for their support, patience and expertise with this process. I highly recommend TEG and the many programs and supports they offer especially for first-time homebuyers.
Darren was so helpful throughout our entire home buying process. He was knowledgeable, always willing the answer any question that we had, and seamlessly guided us through the whole process. Thank you, Darren!
As a realtor, I confidently refer my clients to Darren knowing they will be in good hands. He’s patient, knowledgeable and super responsive which is important to me. If you’re looking for a loan officer to work with, I HIGHLY recommend Darren DiBenedetto.
Darren is one of the most dedicated, thorough, and compassionate loan originators I have ever met. He is always accessible, takes calls/texts/emails and responds almost immediately. I have never had a transaction with Darren that has not closed. I would, and do, recommend him to my clients. And he’s a great guy 🙂 Thanks for everything Darren!
What a pleasure to work with Darren! He was super helpful on a really tough condo financing deal and the whole time through he was very pleasant and nice to speak with and got the job done. Super professional, very grounded vibes and kept his cool even when the condo board was being anoying to work with. Bravo!
Darren was very professional and extremely accommodating especially when we needed him for anything last minute. He’s also very knowledgeable and patient when I had any questions pertaining to my mortgage. I highly recommend Darren and TEGFCU!
Darren is professional, reliable and provided excellent service. I would not hesitate to procure his services again!
Darren was wonderful to work with and very reliable!
Darren was incredibly helpful when we were looking to buy a condominium. We had not had a mortgage before, and Darren was extremely patient and thorough in explaining every step of the process. He helped us from start to finish, was always honest and up-front, and was a joy to work with. I could not recommend him more highly!
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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