Jim Benavidez

Jim Benavidez is an experienced mortgage professional currently serving as a Regional Account Executive at Newfi Wholesale since October 2020. Prior to this role, Benavidez held positions as an Account Executive at theLender and as a Regional Manager at Unison Home Ownership Investors, where Benavidez was registered with NMLSID 491666 and CA BRE# 02006895. Additionally, Benavidez has experience as a Director at SoFi and as a Mortgage Loan Officer at Bank of America, where expertise in originating various residential loan products was developed. Earlier in Benavidez's career, an Account Executive role at First Franklin involved building a network of mortgage brokers and providing training to enhance sales. Benavidez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University.