PLANO, TX, October 26, 2026 — Benchmark Mortgage today announced that Steve Rennie has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Business Development to lead recruiting, effective today. In this role, Rennie will be responsible for attracting and welcoming loan officers and branch leaders to Benchmark’s nationwide community of mortgage professionals, building a culture where relationships come first.
Rennie brings more than 25 years of experience in executive recruitment, strategic growth and business development in financial services and a reputation for developing lasting relationships built on trust. His approach to growth reflects the same principles that have guided Benchmark since 1999: integrity, honesty, and commitment to people.
“I’ve had the privilege of knowing Steve for more than 20 years, and throughout that time, I’ve seen firsthand the integrity, character, and genuine commitment to people that have defined his career. With more than 25 years in the mortgage industry, Steve has earned the respect and trust of countless professionals by leading with ethics, building meaningful relationships, and consistently conducting himself with the highest level of professionalism. His success has never been simply about making connections; it has been about earning trust, honoring commitments, and bringing the right people together for the right reasons. Those qualities are at the heart of what we believe at Benchmark, and I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Steve to this next chapter. His experience, reputation, and relationship-first approach will be an incredible asset to our organization as we continue to grow our community of exceptional mortgage professionals. We’re fortunate to have him on our team, and I’m excited about what we’ll accomplish together,” said Norman T. Koenigsberg, CEO of Benchmark Mortgage.
Most recently, Rennie served as Business Development Director, West at loanDepot, where he developed and executed strategies to expand retail mortgage production across the Western United States. Before joining loanDepot in 2020, he spent two years as an Executive Sales Recruiter at Flagstar Bank and its Opes Advisors division. Earlier, he spent nearly a decade as Managing Partner of Hammerhouse, a recruiting firm serving the mortgage industry.
His career includes leading large-scale recruiting initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, branch and multi-branch conversions, and leadership succession planning. Rennie is also a Certified Coach, and he is known for a simple approach built on follow-up, follow-through, and transparency.
“Benchmark is a place where leadership is close to everything. Close to the people, close to the markets, close to the pulse. I’ve spent my career helping talented people find the right home, and Benchmark is a home worth finding. We are building a recruiting experience grounded in transparency and follow-through, where every loan officer and branch leader who joins can grow their business and have a better quality of life. Together, we’re going to grow this community the right way,” said Rennie.