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.

How condo financing is different from single-family homes

By | February 18th, 2020|Categories: Customer service, Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , |

How condo financing is different from single-family homes Condos meet the needs for many homebuyers, including city-dwellers, empty-nesters, singles, and long-term renters ready to [...]

Four ways to get a better loan rate

By | January 31st, 2020|Categories: Customer service, Hot topics, Mortgage 101, The Guild way|Tags: , , |

Four ways to get a better loan rate A number of factors go into your mortgage interest rate. One of them is you. Interest [...]

Mortgage advice for first-time homebuyers

By | December 6th, 2019|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , |

Mortgage advice for first-time homebuyers While buying your first home is an exciting experience, there’s a lot you need to consider. From finding an [...]

Top seven reasons for renting vs. buying a home

By | November 25th, 2019|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , |

Top seven reasons for renting vs. buying a home Are you stuck in the renting vs. buying a house decision-making process? Although your final [...]

VA loan benefits and FAQs about funding fees

By | November 18th, 2019|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , |

VA loan benefits and FAQs about funding fees If you’re a veteran thinking of taking advantage of VA loan benefits, you’re not alone. There [...]

VA loan interest rates and determining home affordability

By | November 11th, 2019|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , |

VA loan interest rates and determining home affordability Veterans are more likely to be homeowners than the non-veteran population. According to Trulia, this is thanks [...]

Who is eligible for a VA loan?

By | November 4th, 2019|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , |

Who is eligible for a VA loan? For seven decades, VA loans, also known as Veterans Affairs mortgages, have offered a lifeline for military [...]

How do my property taxes get paid?

By | October 28th, 2019|Categories: Hot topics, Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , |

How do my property taxes get paid? If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you may not be familiar with the ins and outs of property [...]

What is a good debt-to-income ratio?

By | October 28th, 2019|Categories: Credit Repair, Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , , |

What is a good debt-to-income ratio? Buying a home is sure to be one of the most significant purchases you and your family will [...]

Conforming vs. Non-conforming loan. What’s the difference?

By | October 21st, 2019|Categories: Mortgage 101, Products and programs|Tags: , , |

Conforming vs. Non-conforming loan. What's the difference? Explore the differences between Conforming and Non-conforming loans with this helpful guide. What is a conforming loan? A [...]