your team that
makes it happen.

Meet the loan professionals that find
the right solution, every time.

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About Ben Cohen

Ben Cohen has earned a national reputation as the loan originator who gets it done. Whether you need a mortgage, refi, HELOC or cash-out loan*, Ben makes deals go through—which is why he’s routinely recognized as one of the top loan officers in the country.

Ben is also a family man who spends as much time as possible with his wife, Teri, and their three children. He lives in Deerfield, Illinois, where he’s active with local community organizations.

7 days

average time to secure your loan

1,000+

homeowners served per year

170+

5-star reviews on Google

Let’s break it down.

Watch how easy the mortgage process can be with Ben Cohen.

The Ben Cohen Team

  • Photo of Ben Cohen's team member- Mike Dye

    Mike Dye

    Senior Production Manager

    A visionary in the mortgage industry, Mike has partnered with Ben Cohen for 20+ years to reinvent the industry and reduce friction in the loan process. He connects the people, assets and partners that make deals go through.

  • Photo of Christine Lutz from Ben Cohen's team

    Christine Lutz

    SVP of Business Development

    Christine manages our relationships with agents, helping them grow their businesses by partnering with Ben Cohen to get more deals done. She builds brands, plans events and more, and makes it all look easy.

  • Photo of Nick Dokken from Ben's team

    Nick Dokken

    VP of Mortgage Lending

    A top-rated loan officer and self-described “mortgage geek,” Nick is a skilled communicator and an expert in global financial markets. When you work with Nick, you’ll understand why most of his customers are repeat customers.

  • Photo of Thomas Kuehl from Ben Cohen's team

    Thomas Kuehl

    VP of Mortgage Lending

    Tom is known for his ability to make people feel comfortable and secure—something he brings to every transaction with his honest, transparent communication. Tell Tom your goals and he’ll get you there.

  • Photo of Ryan Musgjerd from Ben Cohen's team

    Ryan Musgjerd

    Lead AVP

    Ryan thrives on the details, immersing himself in each deal to eliminate pain points and keep loans on track. From cash loans to HELOCs and beyond, Ryan knows the recipe to deliver successful loans.

  • Photo of Kendra Sandsmark from Ben cohen's team

    Kendra Sandsmark

    AVP of Business Development / Marketing

    Our resident creative thinker, Kendra oversees design and marketing efforts for our agents and business partners. Before your next listing, talk to her about how to make your brand look and sound its best.

*Using funds from a Cash-out Refinance to consolidate debt may result in the debt taking longer to pay off as it will be combined with borrower’s mortgage principal amount and will be paid off over the full loan term. Contact Rate for more information.

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