Teresa Bent
About Teresa Bent
Teresa Bent is a Mortgage Loan Officer at CIBC and Senior Community Lending Loan Officer at The Private Bank of Chicago, with extensive experience in the Metro Detroit area.
Professional Experience at The Private Bank of Chicago
Teresa Bent has served as a Senior Community Lending Loan Officer at The Private Bank of Chicago since 2014. Located in the Metro Detroit area, Teresa provides specialized financial services aimed at community-enhancing lending programs. Her role involves collaborating with community partners and guiding clients through the complex mortgage process.
Career at CIBC
Teresa Bent is also affiliated with CIBC as a Mortgage Loan Officer, a position she has held since 2014. Operating out of the branch at 34901 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI, Teresa focuses on delivering tailored mortgage solutions to clients. Her responsibilities include offering guidance on various loan types, specifically government loans such as FHA and VA loans, as well as down payment assistance programs.
Years at Fifth Third Bank
From 2005 to 2014, Teresa Bent worked at Fifth Third Bank as a CRA Mortgage Loan Officer. During her tenure, she specialized in assisting clients with CRA lending, focusing on underserved communities in Detroit, MI. Her role included helping clients navigate through the requirements and benefits of community reinvestment act-compliant loans.
Position at National City Bank
Between 2000 and 2005, Teresa Bent held the role of AVP - Mortgage Loan Officer at National City Bank in Detroit, MI. Her responsibilities included managing mortgage loan processes and engaging in community outreach to promote various lending products. Her five years at National City Bank added significant value to her expertise in mortgage lending and client relationship management.
Long-term Career at National Bank of Detroit
Teresa Bent accumulated substantial experience at National Bank of Detroit, now J.P. Morgan Chase, where she served from 1978 to 2000. As AVP - Loan Officer/Community Lending, she dedicated 22 years to fostering community lending initiatives and assisting clients with mortgage solutions. The experience at this institution honed her skills in loan officer duties and community outreach.
Educational Background from Western Michigan University
Teresa Bent obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management, General, from Western Michigan University. She completed her studies from 1974 to 1978. This academic background laid the foundation for her career in the financial services industry, providing her with essential knowledge and skills in business management.
Community Involvement through Homebuyer Education
Teresa Bent conducts Homebuyer Education courses in collaboration with non-profit partners. These workshops are aimed at educating potential homeowners about the mortgage process, down payment assistance programs, and the intricacies of various loan options, including government loans like FHA and VA. Her commitment to education helps demystify the home buying process for many in the community.