Employee Spotlight: Kory Bennion

Kory Bennion is a natural at mortgage lending. His industry knowledge allows clients to feel confident in their home-buying ventures. Kory’s natural ability to understand a homeowner’s goals makes him a frequent recipient of five-star reviews. What’s more, he has shown time and time again that he is committed to creating an unforgettable experience resulting in clients becoming lifelong friends. For these reasons, along with his genuine nature and drive, Kory is our Employment Spotlight for August 2023. Find out a little more about him below.

How long have you been at AFL:
I have been at AFL since January 2018. That's 5 and a half years!

What is your role:
Senior Mortgage Banker

Before working here, what was an interesting job you had:
Prior to working at AFL, I was a District Sales Manager for Verizon Wireless where I oversaw over a dozen Verizon stores in Orange County, CA.

What has been your favorite part of working here:
My favorite part of working for this company is and always will be our culture. Hard work and positivity permeate the halls of AdvantageFirst Lending, and it feels like a family here!

If you could do any other job here, what would it be:
I would probably kill it as a Senior Loan Processor here!

What hobbies and interests do you have outside of work:
I love training and competing in jiu-jitsu, and I really enjoy getting the neighbors together for a good BBQ with the family.

What is your hidden talent:
I have been told that I do very good impressions of famous celebrities.

What is your favorite quote:
"It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war." - Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings

Any other fun facts?
My wife Lauren and I have three kiddos-Madelyn my oldest daughter, who is 5; Levi, my 3-year-old son; and my 1-year-old daughter, Rylee Rose!