Guaranteed Rate Affinity Jumps Four Spots on Scotsman Guide’s Top Retail Lender List
CHICAGO (June 29, 2022)—Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), moved up four spots to No. 16 spot on the prestigious Scotsman Guide’s 2022 Top Retail Lenders list.
“Our continued efforts to grow our unique partnership validates the massive success Loan Officers experience on our platform and in our culture,” said Dave Dickey, President of Guaranteed Rate Affinity. “We are proud to be recognized amongst the best mortgage lenders in the nation for the fourth consecutive year and are setting our sights to rank even higher next year.”
Earlier this year, Guaranteed Rate Affinity had a company-high 138 originators featured on Scotsman Guide’s 2022 Top Dollar Volume Originators list and 31 originators highlighted on their 2022 Top Women Originators list.
The mortgage industry saw record-low interest rates and record-high home prices in 2021, leading to the highest-ever mortgage origination volumes by Scotsman Guide’s Top Mortgage Lenders. Guaranteed Rate Affinity experienced a record-breaking year of its own in 2021, funding more than $15.9 billion in total loan volume.
About Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Guaranteed Rate Affinity is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS). Guaranteed Rate Affinity is also partnered with Anywhere Real Estate Inc., which owns some of the most recognized and respected real estate brands in the industry. Guaranteed Rate Affinity originates and markets its mortgage lending services to Anywhere’s real estate, brokerage and relocation subsidiaries. Guaranteed Rate Affinity provides unmatched support to Anywhere brokers coast-to-coast, assuring their customers receive the fastest pre-approvals, appraisals and loan closings possible, creating the ability for buyers to move quickly and confidently when purchasing homes in today’s competitive market. The Company also provides the same services to the public and other real estate brokerage and relocation companies across the country—helping employers improve their employees’ relocation experience by putting the customer first, providing the customer the ease and security of digital mortgages and offering low rates with loans personalized to each customer’s needs. Guaranteed Rate owns a controlling 50.1% stake of Guaranteed Rate Affinity and Anywhere owns 49.9%. To explore career opportunities, please visit: careers.grarate.com