Your Home Loan, Made Simple

Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing, upsizing, or investing, Ben Heinrichs gives you honest guidance and a fast, transparent path to closing.

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The Process

A Straightforward Loan Process

Whether it's a purchase or a refinance; conventional loan, FHA or VA , Ben has the experience to ensure you're always in the right fit.

1

Apply in 10 Minutes

Complete a secure online application from any device in about ten minutes.

2

Get Pre-Approved

Ben reviews your goals and shops your loan to find the best rate and program, providing a pre-approval letter.

3

Find Your Home

Shop with confidence and close on time. Ben coordinates every detail so your closing stays on track, from start to finish.

What to Expect

Getting Started is Simple

We'll begin with a conversation about your financial goals, not just a stack of paperwork. I'll walk you through your loan options, explain how each one impacts your bigger financial picture, and help you get pre-approved so you know exactly what you can afford before you start house hunting (or refinancing). From there, I gather the necessary documentation, shop your loan across multiple lenders to find the best fit, and keep you updated at every step — no jargon, no guessing games.

Once your loan is submitted, my team and I handle the details: coordinating with the title company, appraiser, and your real estate agent to keep everything on track. If you're purchasing a home, I'll personally reach out to the listing agent when your offer IS SUBMITTED, so they know your approval is solid. Throughout the process, you'll always know what's happening and what comes next — because a good mortgage experience should feel like a partnership, not a transaction.

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Meet Ben Heinrichs

More Than a Mortgage Lender: A Teacher at Heart, Here to Guide You Home

For 23 years, I've helped people navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives, and in April of 2026, I took that experience out on my own. Backed by C2 Financial, a versatile and reputable brokerage, I have the flexibility to shop the market and find what truly fits your goals, not just a rate sheet.

What sets me apart is education, it's actually where I started. I went to college to become a teacher, and while my path led me into mortgages instead, that instinct never left me. We don't just review loan figures together; we talk through your full financial picture and how a mortgage fits into it, so you understand the "why" behind every decision. When you submit an offer, I personally contact the listing agent because I've built a reputation that when I say a buyer is approved, it holds up.

Outside of work, this community is where I live, too. I'm heavily involved in youth sports, serve as the PA announcer for the local football team, sit on the board of a non-profit and volunteer as an auctioneer for several area charities.

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Client Reviews

What Clients are Saying

TJ
★★★★★

Awesome Service, Timing, Rates and Fees!

"My go to lender of 25 years retired and I was seriously worried I could not find anyone half as good. Ben [and his team] came to my rescue! A long client of mine used him on transaction we had and I was so impressed with the rate he offered and the lack of excess fees that I was hopeful. But what sealed the deal for me was their constant communication and fast, responsive service."

— Tanny Johnson, Chico, CA

TW
★★★★★

Great Refinance Experience

"I recently refinanced my mortgage through Ben Heinrichs at Summit Funding in Chico and it was the best experience! Ben and his assistant Lisa made everything extremely easy and helped us understand what was going on every step of the way. I highly recommend calling Ben Heinrichs to see if he can save you money on your mortgage."

— Tyler Winslow, Chico, CA

KC
★★★★★

Patient With All Our First-Time Buyer Questions

"We are first-time home buyers and so we had a LOT of questions. Ben and his partner, Lisa, were open to explaining everything to us and very timely with all of their responses to emails and phone calls. We closed in 22 days."

— Kari Cline, Yuba City, CA

CE
★★★★★

Great communication

"We have used [Ben] for two home purchases and I cannot speak more highly of their team. They provide excellent communication and were very helpful when I had questions. They go the extra mile to assist their clients along the way and make sure everything is completed on time. Thanks [Ben]!"

— Colleen Ehrhart from Chico, CA

AF
★★★★★

SMOOTH as butter every step of the way!

"Buying a home is a long, cumbersome process with a lot of detail. It isn't fun and you sign more things than you EVER wish you had to. That being said, [the Heinrichs team] were nothing short of amazing! They were with us every step of the way, very informative and responsive. I couldn't have been more pleased with their professionalism and knowledge! HIGHLY recommend utilizing Ben and his team for your next home purchase!"

— Aerin Farrell from Chico, CA

TB
★★★★★

Happy Homeowner

"[Ben] was amazing. This was my first time buying a home, and I felt completely comfortable throughout the entire process because Ben and Lisa were so consistently helpful and supportive. They are good, honest people who are very good at their jobs. I am lucky to have heard about them through my awesome [realtor]."

— Tanner Bloom from Orland, CA

V
★★★★★

Nothing but a positive experience

"Ben made the whole process super easy. He took the time to answer all our questions. The whole process was quick and painless. We will be back in the future for sure."

— Vicki from Chico, CA

P
★★★★★

Very Knowledgeable

"Ben and his team was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. They answered every question i had and processed everything in a timely fashion. I was able to close early due to the efficiency of his team. Communication was smooth at all level. Thanks."

— Paul from Chico, CA

B
★★★★★

Kept us on track

"Ben and his team were awesome and helped us keep our purchase on track when the original bank could not. I was very impressed by the experience with Ben and his team from start to finish. I always felt that they were on my team and committed to helping us buy our dream house in the woods. "

— Brian from Oroville, CA

M
★★★★★

Friendly, Helpful, Clear

"Ben Heinrichs and his team were quite personable and very helpful as we purchased our first home. We had a small time frame to get everything done but Team Ben was totally on top of it. They helped us not only close earlier than we needed to but also found ways to save us money along the way. We felt like our family was in good hands and [Ben] was great to work with."

— Marc from Chico, CA

RR
★★★★★

He made the process easy and enjoyable.

"I could not have been happier with Ben. He made the process easy and enjoyable. The whole process went smooth and I felt that Ben got me a great loan and rate. I will absolutely use Ben again for all my future home loans."

— Randy Rapp from Chico, CA

RS
★★★★★

Very responsive and easy to get him on the phone to assist.

"Ben is the man! Very responsive and easy to get him on the phone to assist. I have worked with him on both a primary home purchase and a refinance, and the service was top notch both times."

— Robert Strazzarino from Chico, CA

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