About Guild Mortgage

Founded in 1960 when the modern U.S. mortgage industry was just forming, Guild Mortgage Company is a nationally recognized independent mortgage lender providing residential mortgage products and local in-house origination and servicing. Guild’s collaborative culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion enable it to deliver a personalized experience for each customer. As of December 31, 2020, Guild had approximately 4,400 employees and more than 200 retail branches in 32 states. It has relationships with credit unions, community banks, and other financial institutions and services loans in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Guild’s highly trained loan professionals are experienced in government-sponsored programs such as FHA, VA, USDA, down payment assistance programs and other specialized loan programs. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GHLD.

What is a deed to a home

By | March 31st, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101|Tags: , , , |

What is a deed to a home? Also known as a property deed, house deed or warranty deed, the deed to a home is the [...]

What happens if you inherit a home with a mortgage

By | March 24th, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101|Tags: , |

What happens if you inherit a home with a mortgage? Inheriting a home from a loved one can be a wonderful gift, but it can [...]

Does mortgage pre-approval affect your credit score?

By | March 17th, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , , , , |

Does mortgage pre-approval affect your credit score? By never missing a payment and lowering your debt, you’ve taken the necessary steps to build a strong [...]

How soon can you refinance a mortgage?

By | March 10th, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , , |

How soon can you refinance a mortgage? Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or have done it all before, buying a new home is an exciting [...]

How to: Selling and buying a home at the same time

By | March 3rd, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , , , |

How to: Selling and buying a home at the same time Do you own a home but are looking to relocate to a new town, [...]

What’s underwriting in the mortgage process?

By | February 17th, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , , , |

What's underwriting in the mortgage process? "Clear to close" may be the most popular three words of the homebuying journey. That's what you're waiting to [...]

What are closing costs?

By | February 10th, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , , , |

What are closing costs? Closing on a new home is the last step in the mortgage loan process. With closing finalized, you’ll be handed the [...]

Top 3 questions about buying a home with no money down

By | February 3rd, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , , , |

Top 3 questions about buying a home with no money down Homeownership is possible, even without a down payment. If you’re wondering if buying a [...]

How to get pre-approved for a mortgage

By | January 27th, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , , , |

How to get pre-approved for a mortgage Home shopping without a solid pre-approval is like taking a test without studying. Pre-approval gives you confidence in [...]

Conventional loans versus FHA loans

By | January 6th, 2021|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , , , |

Conventional loans versus FHA loans Whether you’re considering refinancing your existing home or purchasing a new one, comparing loans side by side can help you [...]