STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE

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License information taken from records of the Department of Real Estate on 5/19/2025 11:44:40 AM
License Type:
BROKER

Name:
Benno, John Steven

Mailing Address:
210 PORTER DR SUITE 200
SAN RAMON, CA 94583

License ID:
01171925

Expiration Date:
09/01/27

License Status:
LICENSED

MLO License Endorsement: 

NMLS ID: 275004 (Click here to check the status of the MLO License Endorsement )

Salesperson License Issued:
12/07/93 (Unofficial -- taken from secondary records)

Broker License Issued:
09/02/99 (Unofficial -- taken from secondary records)

Former Name(s):
NO FORMER NAMES

Main Office:
210 PORTER DR SUITE 200
SAN RAMON, CA 94583

DBA
Preferred Mortgage
ACTIVE AS OF 12/07/1999

Preferred Mortgage Group
ACTIVE AS OF 12/07/1999

Preferred Mortgage Services
ACTIVE FROM 09/02/1999 TO 06/07/2015

Branches:
NO CURRENT BRANCHES

Affiliated Licensed Corporation(s):
01875501 - Officer Expiration Date: 01/10/14
Preferred Funding Inc
OFFICER LICENSE EXPIRED AS OF 01/11/14

01979749 - Officer Expiration Date: 06/08/23
Preferred Mortgage Inc.
OFFICER LICENSE EXPIRED AS OF 06/09/23

Comment:
NO DISCIPLINARY ACTION

NO OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

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