“Highly recommend. Great service and communication. Rick responded promptly to any call, text and email. He’s a pleasure to work with.”
Highly recommend. Great service and communication. Rick responded promptly to any call, text and email. He’s a pleasure to work with. Portal worked very well. Good loan. Good rate.
Response from Owner
Thank you, Gary. It was a pleasure working with you!
“[R]ick went above and beyond to make sure got the best deal with the best approval chances [...] and able to afford my new house. [He] also worked it where i could close in the shortest amount of time possible.”
rick went above and beyond to make sure got the best deal with the best approval chances and he put in huge effort into making sure i was approved and able to afford my new house. also worked it where i could close in the shortest amount of time possible. 10 out of 10 recommend Rick and Rate
Response from Owner
Thanks, David! It was a pleasure working with you!
“Rick Bennett and his team are great to work with. He is collaborative and keeps communication going throughout the process which makes it a smooth transaction for all parties.”
Rick Bennett and his team are great to work with from the Title side. He is collaborative and keeps communication going throughout the process which makes it a smooth transaction for all parties. If you are shopping for a lender, you should talk with Rick.
Response from Owner
Thank you, Cassie! Assurity Title is a valued partner, and I'm always happy to work with you and your team!
“Rick was very helpful in working with my son when he wanted to purchase his first house. Rick was very professional, thorough, and was so easy to talk to. Highly recommend!”
Rick was very helpful in working with my son when he wanted to purchase his first house. Rick was very professional, thorough, and was so easy to talk to and ask questions about the process. Highly recommend!
Response from Owner
Thanks, Josh! I'm thankful for the opportunity to work with your son. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
“Made the process so smooth. Always responds quickly and keeps us updated with the next steps.”
I worked with Rick in the past and he was on top of everything as always. Made the process so smooth. Always responds quickly and keeps us updated with the next steps. Such a great experience and would definitely recommend.
“Rick was fantastic. A stickler for details. He goy my difficult loan approved.kudos Rick!”
Rick was fantastic. A stickler for details. He goy my difficult loan approved.kudos Rick!
“Rick was amazing! Very responsive and creative on how to get us the best overall package!”
Rick was amazing! Very responsive and creative on how to get us the best overall package!
“Rick made the process so easy. My lending almost made my sale fall through, and Rick saved the day and found me a lending product that met my needs!”
Rick made the process so easy. My lending almost made my sale fall through, and Rick saved the day and found me a lending product that met my needs! So grateful for him and his team!
“They are very easy to work with, explain everything and are always willing to help at any moment. … Rick was always willing to go the extra distance to help make our offer stand out.”
This will be my 2nd time using Rick and his team but surely won't be my last. They are very easy to work with, explain everything and are always willing to help at any moment. In this current market, it's very hard to win a bid and Rick was always willing to go the extra distance to help make our offer stand out. It took a few before we found the perfect house but you'd think every offer was the first and only! Really appreciate all your hard work!
“Rick and team did a great job for my buyer. They are very thorough in their assessment of the buyer.”
Rick and team did a great job for my buyer. They are very thorough in their assessment of the buyer.
“He responds quickly, answered all our questions and met our closing date with ease! I highly recommend and would absolutely work with Rick again.”
Rick is fabulous to work with. We thought it was going to be a no brainer to move forward with our current bank as the lender, but Rick was so much better to work with (in addition to competitive interest rates). He responds quickly, answered all our questions and met our closing date with ease! I highly recommend and would absolutely work with Rick again.
“Rick and his team went above and beyond to help my client find new insurance and still close on time!”
Rick Bennett, with Rate, has great communication and really cares about their clients. When the insurance agent dropped the ball two days before closing, Rick and his team went above and beyond to help my client find new insurance and still close on time! They also offer concierge service to help clients transfer utilities into their name.
Response from Owner
Thank you, Eirene! It is always a pleasure working with you and your clients! You always go above & beyond for them as well. I look forward to working with you again in the future.
“Rick is an exceptional mortgage expert. Not only does he have an amazing breath of knowledge, he goes above and beyond”
Rick is an exceptional mortgage expert. Not only does he have an amazing breath of knowledge, he goes above and beyond to ensure that all of his clients get the attention they deserve and are provided the best option available to them. Rick has helped me both professionally and personally, showing his gold standard expertise every time with every client.
Response from Owner
Thank you for the kind words, Stephanie! I always love working with your clients, and look forward to doing so again in the future.
“Rick is absolutely amazing to work with! He helps us with so many aspects of our business and always takes incredible care”
Rick is absolutely amazing to work with! He helps us with so many aspects of our business and always takes incredible care of our clients when it comes to their mortgage needs. He is knowledgeable, reliable, responsive, and truly great at what he does. We’re so grateful to have Rick as someone we can trust and confidently recommend to our clients!
Response from Owner
Thank you, Madi! That means so much coming from you and Sheri. I know you have a lot of options on who you could refer clients to for their mortgage needs, and I am very grateful for your trust and partnership! See you at closing table next month.
“Rick is an absolute leader and expert in his field. He is knowledgeable, professional and experienced.”
Rick is an absolute leader and expert in his field. He is knowledgeable, professional and experienced. He assisted us with our new home purchase. Rick kept us informed every step of the way and was always available to answer questions. I highly recommend Rick to anyone looking to simplify the mortgage process!
Response from Owner
Thank you, Loren! It was a pleasure working with you and your family on your home purchase.
“Rick and his team were one of the best things that happened to my wife and me during this process. Buying your first home can be stressful and confusing, but Rick made everything feel much easier.”
As a first-time homebuyer, I can honestly say Rick and his team were one of the best things that happened to my wife and me during this process. Buying your first home can be stressful and confusing, but Rick made everything feel much easier. He was always available to answer our questions, explain things clearly, and guide us through every step. We always felt like we were in good hands and never felt like just another client. My wife and I are very grateful for all the help and support throughout the entire process. I would 100% recommend Rick and his team to anyone buying a home, especially first-time homebuyers. Thank you for helping us make our first home a reality!
Response from Owner
Thank you, Aldo! It was a pleasure to work with you and your wife. Congrats on this next chapter!
“What a great experience!!! Rick and his team are beyond helpful, informative and the definition of professional standard of their field!!!”
What a great experience!!! Rick and his team are beyond helpful, informative and the definition of professional standard of their field!!! Between Samantha’s help and the concierge service, I was blown away by the experience that Rick and Rate provided. Thanks to the best in the biz!
Response from Owner
Thank you, sir! It was a pleasure working with you in this exciting next chapter.
“Rick values relationships and he has the expertise to match. He is easy-going and he takes time to explain things to a first time homebuyer.”
Rick values relationships and he has the expertise to match. He is easy-going and he takes time to explain things to a first time homebuyer. He's worked with me through several different scenarios of potential home purchases and has always been very responsive.
“Rick kept searching for answers and all his hard work paid off! We closed on time and the Seller's agent loved Rick too! Will definitely recommend always.”
We had an interesting challenge come up with insurance on this deal and, while I thought the deal was dead, Rick kept searching for answers and all his hard work paid off! We closed on time and the Seller's agent loved Rick too! Will definitely recommend always.
“Informative, timely, and accommodating. Rick is the epitome of professional. To say he and his staff go above and beyond is an understatement.”
Informative, timely, and accommodating. Rick is the epitome of professional. To say he and his staff go above and beyond is an understatement. Through every obstacle he provided an alternate and favorable solution. Even when we had questions/concerns on the day of closing (after 8PM that evening) he was immediately available to clarify our concerns. This is the second time we utilize his services. And plan on continuing to utilize them in the future.
“Rick went above and beyond for me and I am now moving into my first home!”
I'm a 44 single mom first time home buyer. The experience of buying my first home was an emotional rollercoaster to put it mildly. I had started the process with a different mortgage company and I was beyond frustrated with their lack of communication, effort, and over all customer service. My relator suggested I give Rick a call and within the first 5 minutes of speaking to Rick, I knew I was already in better hands. Rick went above and beyond for me and I am now moving into my first home!
“He answered every question we had promptly and made sure we know what was happening every step of the journey.”
Rick Bennett and Van Dyk Mortgage could not have done a better job. We were well taken care of throughout the entire process from the consultation about what we were looking for and filling out the initial paperwork to the closing where he was sitting next to us at the table. He answered every question we had promptly and made sure we know what was happening every step of the journey. All of the other people we dealt with at Van Dyk were also very nice, caring, and helpful.
“Rick saved us! Not just financially, but he saved our home purchase. We are so very thankful and grateful to have found Rick and his team.”
There are so many options available in the mortgage world, but let me tell you they are not all the same. Rick saved us! Not just financially, but he saved our home purchase. We are so very thankful and grateful to have found Rick and his team. When you need help navigating the home mortgage process there's no one else I would've rather had. All of our questions, comments, and concerns were handled timely and professionally. We can't say enough amazing things about Rick and his team. Highly recommended!
“Rick went above and beyond to educate us as first time home buyers. His kindness, patience, and professionalism is unmatched. We would highly recommend Rick to anyone who is considering home buying.”
Rick went above and beyond to educate us as first time home buyers. His kindness, patience, and professionalism is unmatched. He is truly dedicated to his expertise and was honest, trust worthy and reliable throughout the entire process. We are so grateful to have worked with someone who made this process seem so seamless. We would highly recommend Rick to anyone who is considering home buying.
“Rick is an amazing individual. He works miracles with mortgage loans, and is one of the few brokers qualified to do VA Loans. Above all else, he’s honest & sincere.”
Rick is colleagues with my friend Tazz, and she can’t say enough good things about him. She doesn’t have a Facebook account, but she wanted me to post this. Rick is an amazing individual. He works miracles with mortgage loans, and is one of the few brokers qualified to do VA Loans and is actually going then. While many loan professionals won’t touch a property sale tied to a divorce, Rick isn’t afraid too and he brings tons of experience to the table. Above all else, he’s honest & sincere. If you’re even THINKING about buying or selling in the #Tampa, FL area, please reach out to him.
“Rick is an excellent mortgage professional who makes the refinancing process smooth and easy to understand. His communication, responsiveness, and dedication consistently stand out.”
Rick is an excellent mortgage professional who makes the refinancing process smooth and easy to understand. His communication, responsiveness, and dedication to his clients consistently stand out. I highly recommend working with Rick.
“Rick was in constant communication with me and answered every question I had promptly and thoroughly. His team closed my mortgage quickly, smoothly, and at a very aggressive low rate.”
I had a great experience working with a Rick Bennett and the Vandyke team to refinance my mortgage. Rick was in constant communication with me and answered every question I had promptly and thoroughly. His team closed my mortgage quickly, smoothly, and at a very aggressive low rate. I would highly recommend working with Rick Bennett!
“Rick went above and beyond to educate us as first time home buyers. His kindness, patience, and professionalism is unmatched.”
Rick went above and beyond to educate us as first time home buyers. His kindness, patience, and professionalism is unmatched. He is truly dedicated to his expertise and was honest, trust worthy and reliable throughout the entire process. We are so grateful to have worked with someone who made this process seem so seamless. We would highly recommend Rick to anyone who is considering home buying.
“I highly recommend Rick Bennett and his team at VanDyk Mortgage for all mortgage related needs!”
Rick Bennett was patient with us for the last 16 months! He has advised us throughout the journey of closing on the house and made sure we lock in the best mortgage rate. So glad we took Rick's advise. If you have been paying attention to the current mortgage rates it's very different from what it was 4 weeks ago. I highly recommend Rick Bennett and his team at VanDyk Mortgage for all mortgage related needs! A+ ðŸ¹ðŸ¥‡ðŸ“ˆ
“Rick brings creative strategies to the table when seeking the best for his buyers and he works diligently to get every transaction closed on time. Its a pleasure to work with Rick.”
Rick Bennett is passionate about his work at Movement Mortgage. Rick brings creative strategies to the table when seeking the best for his buyers and he works diligently to get every transaction closed on time. Its a pleasure to work with Rick.
“Rick and his team were fantastic to work with. The entire team was very responsive and had their closing packet to us way before close day. I was very impressed...”
Rick and his team were fantastic to work with. The entire team was very responsive and had their closing packet to us way before close day. I was very impressed and would recommend Rick!
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“We highly recommend Rick Bennett. He’s a great loan officer and a wealth of knowledge.”
We highly recommend Rick Bennett. He’s a great loan officer and a wealth of knowledge. We have found him to be fair and honest. We truly enjoy working with him and so do our clients. Great job Rick ❤️ The Team Opulence ❣️
Response from Owner
Thank you, Sheri! I truly value your team's relationship and trust.
“Rick and his team are my go to for mortgages and a valuable resource for my clients.”
Rick and his team are my go to for mortgages and a valuable resource for my clients. I appreciate having a team I can turn to for mortgage questions and feel comfortable recommending to others. If you’re looking for help with a mortgage, I highly recommend reaching out to Rick and his team!
Response from Owner
Thank you, Jeff! It is always a pleasure working with your clients.
“Rick recently helped one of our clients with a construction loan to repair his house from Hurricane Helene. Great person, explained the process thoroughly and was easy to work with!”
Rick recently helped one of our clients with a construction loan to repair his house from Hurricane Helene. Great person, explained the process thoroughly and was easy to work with!
Response from Owner
Thanks, Gary! I really appreciated your communication throughout the process and your client spoke very highly of your work and professionalism as well. I look forward to working with you again!
“Rick and his team made this experience go very smooth we were able to close early and they made this whole process go seamless”
Theae situations can be very stressful going through the process of home ownership. Rick and his team made this experience go very smooth we were able to close early and they made this whole process go seamless I will highly recommend Rick and Movement mortgage to all my family and friends Thanks Rick
“Rick was a pleasure to work with from the initial call to the day of closing, which he attended in person. Super professional and knowledgeable.”
Rick was a pleasure to work with from the initial call to the day of closing, which he attended in person. Super professional and knowledgeable. I wold recommend Rick and Movement Mortgage 10 out of 10 times. Super company to work with.
“Rick did a great job in communicating with me and my buyer during the whole process. He explained things in terms she could understand as a first time buyer.”
Rick did a great job in communicating with me and my buyer during the whole process. He explained things in terms she could understand as a first time buyer. He always kept me up-to-date on what was happening as well. I truly appreciate it.
“Rick forecasts the entire buying cost process so you're always in the know on how to reconcile your budget and at the end of day the projected costs were spot on.”
As first time homebuyers and new to the Tampa market we were lucky to connect with Rick through our Relator. Rick was able to walk our family through the entire buying process along with showing "buying power" options with just market rates or ARM's and or buy downs. All the buzzwords we heard through the years about home buying but explained to us in simple math and simple terms. Rick forecasts the entire buying cost process so you're always in the know on how to reconcile your budget and at the end of day the projected costs were spot on. Highly recommend Rick if its your 10th purchase or first purchase as he does a great job of explaining the process simply so you can get on to thinking about painting and home improvement projects. Thank you Rick
“Rick & his team are absolutely outstanding. The communication, the expertise, all of it.”
Rick & his team are absolutely outstanding. The communication, the expertise, all of it. I really felt guided throughout the home-buying process and could not have possibly closed on such a great home without them. If you work with Rick, you can rest assured that you’re in great hands. Absolute highest of recommendations.
“Rick is amazing person. He helped me a lot throughout the loan process and always answered my calls including on the weekends”
Rick is amazing person. He helped me a lot throughout the loan process and always answered my calls including on the weekends and many other hours outside of normal work hours to help us close the deal on time.
“Rick and his team were great to work with, they stayed on top of everything and sent weekly updates on where we were in the process.”
Rick and his team were great to work with, they stayed on top of everything and sent weekly updates on where we were in the process. They always answer the phone and are quick to respond to anything you need. Thank you for the great experience working with you and having a smooth transaction all the way to closing. Best Regards, Chris Smith Compass Real Estate & Rentals
“Rick Bennett made what could have been a most frustrating experience go very smoothly.”
Rick Bennett made what could have been a most frustrating experience go very smoothly. He was prompt in getting back with me which was so helpful in pulling together all the requested details. Most importantly I felt his honesty and sincerity in assisting me.
“Rick did an excellent job walking us through the process. He was very responsive to our questions, communicated very well”
Rick did an excellent job walking us through the process. He was very responsive to our questions, communicated very well and kept us up to date on our loan. We shopped around and found VanDyke to be the best deal for us. Rick worked to get our loan closed within the tight closing deadline and we were overall very happy and had a great experience with Rick and the VanDyke company. I have already referred to a friends and would definitely work with again.
“Rick and his entire team were super helpful in helping my wife and I get our first home! Even the stressful parts Rick and team walked us through”
Rick and his entire team were super helpful in helping my wife and I get our first home! Even the stressful parts Rick and team walked us through what was needed and were with us every step of the way. Thank you for making this a near-painless process!
“He's definitely a top star loan originator!”
I've worked with Rick Bennett on multiple files and in every single one he has given consistently the highest level of customer service, attention to detail and commitment to myself and our clients goal of reaching the closing table as quickly and efficiently as possible. He's definitely a top star loan originator!
“Rick came in and managed to keep our closing date and do so while saving us money!! We're grateful for his service and excellence!”
Rick's dedication and customer service was second to none!! Our home loan journey began with our original bank falling through... This placed our potential closing behind schedule. Rick came in and managed to keep our closing date and do so while saving us money!! We're grateful for his service and excellence!
“Rick Bennett truly went the extra mile for my client. This was a small loan that presented its challenges but he made sure that every step was executed flawless and smooth.”
Rick Bennett truly went the extra mile for my client. This was a small loan that presented its challenges but he made sure that every step was executed flawless and smooth. Very knowledgeable!
“Rick was fantastic. I've obtain mortgages previously with big-name banks and it was a completely different experience having someone by name I could call/email with questions.”
Rick was fantastic. I've obtain mortgages previously with big-name banks and it was a completely different experience having someone by name I could call/email with questions. Rick answered them all thoroughly and quickly. He's a true professional and we really appreciated his expertise and support through the mortgage application process.
“He made himself available to help us on a holiday- Memorial Day-. He kept us informed, always emailing us or calling us back. Smooth, fast process.”
He made himself available to help us on a holiday- Memorial Day-. He kept us informed, always emailing us or calling us back. Smooth, fast process.
“Rick and the VanDyk Team were exceptional to work with. Highly knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient communication.”
Rick and the VanDyk Team were exceptional to work with. Highly knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient communication. My refinancing process couldn’t have gone more smoothly.