Former Guild CEO Encourages Mortgage Professionals To Have Confidence, Ask Questions
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Former Guild CEO Encourages Mortgage Professionals To Have Confidence, Ask Questions

By KIMBERLEY HAAS The woman who led Guild Mortgage as it grew into a national company with operations in 49 states says the key to success is to have confidence and ask questions. Mary Ann McGarry retired as the CEO of Guild at the end of June after nearly 39 years with the company. “I…

Guild Opens Eight New Branches In CA

Guild Opens Eight New Branches In CA

Guild Mortgage continues its expansion efforts, announcing a new district in California made up of eight branches. The branches have 40 new Guild employees, led by district manager John Lowe, who will report to regional vice president Mike Ferreira. “Guild’s reputation and history of stability were a major draw for our group, giving us the…

Guild CEO Mary Ann McGarry Retiring

Guild CEO Mary Ann McGarry Retiring

Guild Mortgage CEO Mary Ann McGarry is retiring this June after forty years in the industry, leaders at the lender announced in a press release. McGarry joined Guild in 1984 as a supervisor in internal audit. She was promoted to SVP of loan administration and information technology soon after and joined the board of directors…

Guild Acquires Inlanta After Wind-Down Announcement
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Guild Acquires Inlanta After Wind-Down Announcement

Just days ago, Inlanta Mortgage seemed poised to go under due to declining homebuyer demand. The Wisconsin-based company operates in 27 states. Leaders there announced plans to close next year, starting the winding down process immediately. The company cited “the dramatic and unanticipated drop in mortgage product demand” for its demise. In a letter to…

Homebuyers Competing With Cash Offers Get A Break
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Homebuyers Competing With Cash Offers Get A Break

By KIMBERLEY HAAS Guild Mortgage has launched a national program that can help potential homebuyers compete with all-cash offers. Vice President of Product Strategy Erin Watts said in a recent interview with The Mortgage Note that they are doing everything they can to help homebuyers compete in today’s market. “We were getting these really well-qualified…

New Program Helps Buyers Get Energy-Efficient Appliances With Their Home Loan
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New Program Helps Buyers Get Energy-Efficient Appliances With Their Home Loan

By KIMBERLEY HAAS Guild Mortgage has partnered with The Home Depot to help buyers save on utility costs and manage multiple payments by bundling the cost of new energy-efficient appliances into their home loan. The GreenSmart Advantage program offers options to finance energy or water-efficient improvements up to 5% of a home’s appraised value by consolidating the costs…

Guild Mortgage Gets Ahead With “A Customer For Life” Strategy
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Guild Mortgage Gets Ahead With “A Customer For Life” Strategy

By KIMBERLEY HAAS Leaders at a California-based lender that generated $36.8 billion in origination volume last year say they are finding success because they focus on creating customers for life. Guild Mortgage, located in San Diego, has been originating and servicing residential loans since 1960. Their origination volume in 2021 was up about 5% from…

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