STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE

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License information taken from records of the Department of Real Estate on 1/11/2026 4:34:24 PM
License Type:
SALESPERSON

Name:
Benavides, Jacob James Tatsu

Mailing Address:
26444 DUBLIN CT
MENIFEE, CA 92584

License ID:
02004712

Expiration Date:
05/25/28

License Status:
LICENSED

MLO License Endorsement: 

NMLS ID: 1473976 (Click here to check the status of the MLO License Endorsement )

Salesperson License Issued:
05/26/16

Former Name(s):
NO FORMER NAMES

Responsible Broker:
License ID: 01525044
Optimum First Inc
7755 CENTER AVE 9TH FLOOR
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647

Former Responsible Broker:
License ID: 02069957
Landmark Mortgage Capital, Inc.
From 01/11/2024 to 05/24/2024

Comment:
12/31/21 - MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR LICENSE ENDORSEMENT VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED--RIGHT TO REAPPLY AFTER 3 MONTHS PER H-05380 SD

NO OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

Disciplinary or Formal Action
Documents:
H05380SD_211231_P.pdf

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