With over 25 years of lending experience and a deep passion for helping people succeed, Benji leads Beaufort Lending with heart and hustle. As a top 1% mortgage broker, he's here to deliver unmatched service, local insight, and home financing you can trust.
With hundreds of happy homeowners and investors across South Carolina, Benji’s reputation speaks for itself. These 5-star reviews highlight the responsiveness, professionalism, and personal care that define the Beaufort Lending experience.
Tim McCallum
"Benji did an absolutely phenomenal job helping my family obtain our dream vacation home on Hilton Head Island. He was extremely responsive along the way includes nights and weekends and all of his communications were crystal clear. He helped make what could be a daunting process, easy! Great job Benji and Beaufort Lending!"
David Leaptrott
"I had the pleasure of working with Benji on a recent real estate transaction, and I couldn't be more impressed with the level of service and professionalism they provided. From the initial consultation to the final closing, Benji demonstrated a deep understanding of the lending process and worked diligently to secure the best possible financing solution for my client."
David Williams
"Beaufort Lending was great to work with. I bought my first investment property yesterday. I had never even heard of an investment loan until I talked with Benji. I didn’t know what I was doing with an investment mortgage but he walked me through the whole process and we closed in just a few weeks. I highly recommend them and I look forward to working with them again."
Ting O'Reagan
"Benji was extremely helpful and hardworking with helping us get our mortgage for our home. He always responded in a timely manner and answered any questions/concerns that we had. Benji was patient and kind throughout the whole process! We are so appreciative of everything he did and recommend him 100%."
Consistently Ranked Among the Top 1%
Awarded in 2025
UWM Top 1% Mortgage Broker South Carolina
Awarded in 2024
UWM Top 1% Mortgage Broker South Carolina
Awarded in 2023
UWM Top 1% Mortgage Broker South Carolina
Awarded in 2022
UWM Top 1% Mortgage Broker South Carolina
Get to Know Benji
“Helping families buy homes isn’t just my career, it’s my calling. I’ve been doing this since 1997, and I still love every closing day.”
Benji Gecy is the Broker and Owner of Beaufort Lending (NMLS #302188), and a recognized leader in the mortgage industry. A South Carolina native, Benji launched his lending career in 1997 and has since helped thousands of families buy homes across the Palmetto State from Charleston to Greenville and everywhere in between.
As a top 1% mortgage broker nationally, Benji combines experience, strategy, and personal service to help his clients succeed. He’s known for simplifying the loan process, delivering competitive options, and creating relationships that last long after closing.
When he’s not helping clients, you can hear him talking shop on 104.9 The Surf, 107.5 The Game, or WHHI-TV in Hilton Head. His mission is simple: bring honesty, value, and expert guidance to every borrower.
