Only 1 Benji Family

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The Only 1 Benji team has been providing home mortgage and refinancing services here in Redding California for over 15 years. When it comes to financing your home, just remember, There's Only 1 Benji!

Meet the Team

Videos

TV Commercials

Only1Benji - Let's Navigate The Process of Buying A Home!
This commercial was filmed outside of Redding, CA in Palo Cedro, CA. We used the city park to make it a family fun home loans...
Only 1 Home Loans - Buying A New House
Buying a new house in Redding, CA doesn't have to be difficult. With Only 1 Benji (Benji Edwardson) & the team @ Only 1 Home...

Market Updates

Fall Market Update With Only 1 Benji 10/1/2019
This is my fall market update. We will be talking about interest rates, the housing market, as well as, whats going to happen to house...
Redding, CA Mortgage Lender - Only 1 Home Loans - Recognized on Channel 7 News
Scotsman Guide Magazine Ranked Benjamin Edwardson #1 in Shasta County, #3 in California, & #11 in the United States for FHA Loan Volume in the...

The Process

Welcome - Intro to Our Team
At Only 1 Home Loans, we want to make it extremely comfortable for you to go over home buying and refinance options in Redding. Whether...
Congrats On Being Approved To Buy A House
This video is is a congratulations and explainer on the next steps after you are approved to buy a house. We work hard to gather...

Testimonials

Yori & Adriana Niculescu Testimonial
Incredible people and Amazing Clients. Yori & Adriana have used our team for the past 10 years and have been in 3 different homes. If...
Edwardson Testimonial
Benji & Jamie Testimonial Video of life and their family focus and values. Born and raised in Redding, both of them work extremely hard to...

Raving Fans

Just closed on our second home. We had a great experience with Benji and his team.
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Angela W.
6/19/2026
Benji. Gets. It. Done. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩 I will recommend Only 1 Benji and his team again and again. Benji is creative, hardworking, smart, communicative, and he just gets it done. One example is, I did not agree with the appraisal on my home, Benji was able to get my appraisal reevaluated by noticing that the homes nearby may have been within the suggested range, but one closed higher than what the listing was so he had it updated to increase the value of my home’s appraisal. Benji is the man, go to Benji.
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Regina A.
2/04/2025
Benji. Gets. It. Done. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩 I will recommend Only 1 Benji and his team again and again. Benji is creative, hardworking, smart, communicative, and he just gets it done. One example is, I did not agree with the appraisal on my home, Benji was able to get my appraisal reevaluated by noticing that the homes nearby may have been within the suggested range, but one closed higher than what the listing was so he had it updated to increase the value of my home’s appraisal. Benji is the man, go to Benji.
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Regina T.
2/04/2025
My experience with this company has been nothing but wonderful. Being a first time home buyer in November of 2023, Garrett still to this day (September 2024) answers all of my calls and answers every question I have. No kidding this guy has saved me from many melt downs worried something is wrong, off, or any worry about being scammed. Garrett has been a real blessing to this amazing experience my family and I are going through.
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Cole R.
9/17/2024
Wow!!! is what I have to say!!! Benji and his team were very professional and fun.. My husband and I couldn't be any happier with Benji and his team. They were quick and got us closed in 30 days while keeping us in the loop.. They are a fun group and made buying a house easy.. Troy and I want to thank all of you for being Awesome. Jamie his wife is an awesome person,as is Garrett his assistant..I highly recommend using them.
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Lana M.
8/02/2022
5 star rating
We used Benji when buying our house. The process was efficient and fast. I always recommend Benji and his team!
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Patricia S.
8/02/2022
I went through another company for the loan that closed on the 14th. I was frustrated and confused and I spent an hour with a gentleman I do not recall his name. He answered every question and gave a little advice. I am so thankful for people like that. It tells me Only 1 Banjo is about helping people. So when interest rate drop guess where I am going....The north pole no.... Only 1 Benji

Thank you for helping me.
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Janis L.
7/21/2022
You have to have patience while filling out new experiences
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christopher P.
6/04/2022

Redding Home Loans

We've highlighted 3 popular Redding home loan programs below along with some of their key benefits. Choose any of the following to learn more or click on loan programs at the top of this page to view additional home loan programs available here at Only 1 Home Loans.

Jumbo Home Loans Redding

Jumbo Home Loans Redding, CA

You’re buying a home that requires a mortgage above the conforming limits. You’ve got the income and cash reserves to support a large house loan.

  • Higher Credit Scores
  • Higher Down Payments
  • More Expensive Homes
Jumbo Loans
FHA Home Loans Redding

FHA Home Loans Redding, CA

FHA home loans require as little as a 3.5% down payment which makes them a very popular home loan option for a majority of homebuyers in Redding.

  • Lower Credit Requirements
  • Lower Down Payments
  • More IN-Expensive Homes
FHA Loans
VA Home Loans Redding

VA Home Loans Redding, CA

Reserved for those who serve our country. VA home loans offer 100% financing, low interest rates & don't require mortgage insurance.

  • 0% Down Payment
  • No Mortage Insurance
  • No Prepayment Penalties
VA Loans

Mortgage Calculators

Conventional mortgages in Redding are ideal for buyers with good credit and money to put down. They typically require a higher down payment, usually 5%–20% and also have higher income and credit score requirements than government loans. Typical fixed-rate loans have a term of 30 or 15 years.

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Monthly taxes $1421

Monthly HOA $1421

Monthly insurance $1421

Monthly PMI $0

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*Hypothetical monthly mortgage payments reflect hypothetical Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, and Home Owners Association dues amounts. These figures and rates are for educational purposes only and do not reflect an official mortgage loan offer. **This does not constitute tax advice.

FHA loans are designed to benefit first-time homebuyers and buyers with less than perfect credit and not a lot of money to put down. FHA loan limits vary by county. View the FHA loan limits in your area.

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Principal and interest $1421

Monthly taxes $1421

Monthly HOA $1421

Monthly insurance $1421

Up-front MIP (1.75%) $0

Monthly mortgage insurance $0

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*Hypothetical monthly mortgage payments reflect hypothetical Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, and Home Owners Association dues amounts. These figures and rates are for educational purposes only and do not reflect an official mortgage loan offer. **This does not constitute tax advice.

If you are a veteran or a current member of the U.S. military, you can apply for a VA Loan, which currently offers up to 100% home financing. Thank you for your service!

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Principal and interest $1421

Monthly taxes $1421

Monthly HOA $1421

Monthly insurance $1421

Purchase price $1421

VA funding fee $1421

Amount financed $1421

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*Hypothetical monthly mortgage payments reflect hypothetical Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, and Home Owners Association dues amounts. These figures and rates are for educational purposes only and do not reflect an official mortgage loan offer. **This does not constitute tax advice.

Curious about refinancing your home in Redding? Rates are historically low and now may be the right time to start saving money every month!

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Not sure how much of a home you can afford? Enter your personalized information below to get a good ballpark figure of the type of home you can afford today!

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