Peggy uses her 35 years of diverse mortgage industry experience within every aspect of the lending process to help clients with their home purchase. Her in-depth knowledge of originations, processing, underwriting and closing defines her customer service focus. With this varied knowledge, Peggy provides thorough service and guidance that builds trust and confidence, and helps her clients close fast. Mortgages are the only business she’s ever known, and she’s as passionate about it now as the day she started, building her business by giving homebuyers honest, straightforward advice and service. When she’s not helping clients, Peggy is active in the community as a member of the Columbus Board of Realtors Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She is the proud mother of two daughters, has three granddaughters, and enjoys spending free time vacationing, going to the beach, golfing and supporting her LSU Tigers.

Originating Manager

Peggy Halbrook is your Pickerington local lender. As a loan officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a national retail mortgage lender delivering low rates with a streamlined process, Peggy is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances. Contact Peggy at (614) 484-9050 for more information!

Peggy Halbrook at Guaranteed Rate Affinity (NMLS #228714)

As your trusted Guaranteed Rate Affinity Loan Officer, my goal is to simplify the mortgage process, make your home loan experience easy to navigate and be available to you from application to closing. I take pride in thoroughly educating my customers throughout the mortgage transaction, so they fully understand their options and feel comfortable with their chosen loan program. Whether you are a first time home buyer or seasoned owner, you can trust me and my team with all of your home financing needs. Please reach out anytime using the contact information located on this page and use this website as a resource as you start your home financing journey.

VP of Mortgage Lending

Brian Thomas is your Pickerington local lender. As a loan officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a national retail mortgage lender delivering low rates with a streamlined process, Brian is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances. Contact Brian at (614) 907-7826 for more information!

Brian Thomas at Guaranteed Rate Affinity (NMLS #7323)

I was born and raised in the Columbus area and earned a bachelor's degree in communications from The Ohio State University and reside in Johnstown/New Albany area with my husband of 30 years. I have worked in the mortgage industry for 26 years and have been a recognized member of the President's Club for the past 12 years. My mother was in the mortgage industry for many years & my eldest daughter, Sydney, has followed in our footsteps as a licensed Loan officer and an invaluable member of our team!


As I began my career, I vowed to make home-buying a great experience for everyone we work with! This is the largest purchase most people ever make, and it should be wonderful and exciting!


Over the years, we've taken on loans that other originators either couldn't do or didn't have the time or tenacity to close. We never shy away from a challenge. Taking on many different loans has allowed us to grow in this industry and become the best of the best! Going the extra mile for every client truly is the best marketing. Referrals from past clients truly make the difference in this business! Our name is synonymous with getting the job done and doing it right!


We look forward to sharing our extensive product knowledge with you and showing you the Team Carey difference.

Jennifer Carey is your Pickerington  local lender. As a loan officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a national retail mortgage lender delivering low rates with a streamlined process, Jennifer is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances. Contact Jennifer at (614) 207-0478 for more information!

Jennifer Carey at Guaranteed Rate Affinity (NMLS #222053)

Associate VP of Mortgage Lending

Sydney Carey is your Pickerington  local lender. As a loan officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a national retail mortgage lender delivering low rates with a streamlined process, Sydney is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances. Contact Sydney at (614) 406-5207 for more information!

Sydney Carey at Guaranteed Rate Affinity (NMLS #1839007)

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