About Columbus Capital Lending

Situated in the heart of vibrant Miami, Florida, and established in 2012, Columbus Capital Lending stands as a distinguished mortgage lender. As a Hispanic, woman-owned company, our central mission revolves around successfully assisting numerous borrowers in their pursuit of purchasing and refinancing homes across Florida. Our distinct corporate culture, cultivated through over 35 years of experience, sets us apart. Our team exudes a blend of professionalism and family-like community, populated by enthusiastic and skilled professionals. Navigating the intricate landscape of mortgage options, our goal is to secure the most favorable rates and tailored solutions that align with your distinctive requirements.

Vision

We believe in the power of homeownership and the proven safety, stability, wealth and improved quality of life it has created for families and communities. Columbus Capital Lending is committed to promoting and protecting sustainable homeownership for all segments of America through its focus on retail mortgage originations of home purchase mortgages. 

 

We seek to become a national force for sustainable homeownership, reaching out to underserved communities and expanding to other markets.

Our Leadership Team

Sonia Benitez

Chief Operating Officer 

Juliette Del Campo 

Operations Executive

Soraya Ziyad 

Closing Manager

Tino Diaz

Senior Vice President

Rolando Benitez 

Marketing Director 

Aleida Lorenzo  

Post Closing Manager

Rafael Benitez

Chief Lending Officer

Pauline Williams  

Branch Liaison / Corporate Trainer

Yaquelin Sanchez 

Regional Manager

Angel Guerra 

Finance Director

In Honor of our Great Founder:

Rolando Benitez, Founder

  • Senior executive with 35 years’ experience in residential development projects, new construction and mortgage lending.

  • Experienced in structuring joint ventures, negotiating strategic alliances and partnerships.

  • Recipient of the Federal Housing Commissioners Special Achievement Award as one of the top 5 lenders in the US of FHA loans to minorities.

Awards & Recognitions

2016 Ellie Mae Hall of Fame Winner
2017 Ellie Mae Hall of Fame Winner
2015 Ellie Mae Hall of Fame Finalist

The Ellie Mae Award for Exceptional Achievement in Loan Quality

is awarded to a company that has outperformed the other 3,000 companies with more than 200,000 users of the Ellie Mae Encompass Lending Platform.

 

The winner is distinguished for creating enhancements that improve the loan quality, reduce application to closing times, reduce workloads and enhance the bottom line.