Since 1998, Skip has been beside each and every client from start to finish, providing them with education, advice and guidance. Great communication is at the core of what he does and who he is. Keeping the client's best interests in mind, he ensures they know what's happening at every step of the home-buying process. From first-time to experienced buyers, from VA to Jumbo loans, Skip works with every kind of client and home-financing option.


For added confidence, he attends all of his clients' closings (which he is obsessed with delivering on time). With Skip, homebuyers are assured of getting the right loan for their needs at the best rate. In his spare time, he's active in his Church and in Business Network International (BNI).


Skip is proud to be the recipient of the Washington Metropolitan Area 5 Star Mortgage Professional Award / rated within the Top 2% of all Local Mortgage Loan Officers for Production, Integrity, and Customer Experience.


He is a lifetime Resident of Northern Virginia and graduated from Falls Church High School the Business School at George Mason University and enjoys traveling and golfing. He is married with grown and married children. He enjoys going to church, traveling and golfing with his entire family !


Always Remember, for Any Type of Residential Home Financing – "Don't Panic Call Yanick'!

VP of Mortgage Lending

Skip Yanick is your Alexandria local lender. As a loan officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a national retail mortgage lender delivering low rates with a streamlined process, Skip is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances. Contact Skip at (703) 579-3374 for more information!

Skip Yanick at Guaranteed Rate Affinity (NMLS #184483)

Jay knows that everyone has different financial goals, so he takes the time to fully understand each client’s situation in order to recommend the most appropriate mortgage solutions. Guaranteed Rate Affinity offers a full range of loan products and programs to fit specific financing needs, and he makes sure to have a thorough understanding of each. Jay’s first objective is to help clients make the best choice, but that is just one aspect of his elite service. He works with homebuyers throughout the mortgage process as a consultant and guide, directing the activities of a dedicated team that includes loan assistants, processors, underwriters and closing specialists. Jay also coordinates with real estate agents and other industry professionals to ensure that the transaction closes as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Divisional President

Jay Crowder is your Alexandria local lender. As a loan officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a national retail mortgage lender delivering low rates with a streamlined process, Jay is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances. Contact Jay at (703) 720-2680 for more information!

Jay Crowder at Guaranteed Rate Affinity (NMLS #155964)

With over 35 years of experience and more than $2.7 billion in financed loans for over 4,400 clients, Rob is a trusted leader in the mortgage industry. He believes that clear, responsive communication is the foundation of every successful client relationship—especially when navigating the complexities of home financing. Rob's commitment to being available, attentive, and detail-oriented instills confidence in both clients and realtors, ensuring a smooth process from application to closing.


Rob's goal is simple: to provide the best, most cost-effective loan solution for each client, while making the process as straightforward as possible. He is always accessible—evenings and weekends included—and works tirelessly for his clients every step of the way.  
For the past 20 years, Rob has ranked among the nation's top loan officers. Since joining GRA in 2017, he has consistently been one of the company's top three producers, earning the #1 spot three times.


Rob specializes in Conventional Conforming, Conventional Jumbo, FHA, and VA loans, serving both first-time and repeat buyers. He is especially passionate about educating first-time buyers and takes pride in helping veterans achieve homeownership, drawing on his own experience as the child of a military officer. Rob also assists many clients with refinancing, helping them secure better rates, lower payments, or access equity as their needs change.


Originally from Maryland, Rob has called Northern Virginia home for the past 20 years and is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. He holds a BS in Finance and a minor in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. Outside of work, Rob enjoys coaching youth basketball, restoring classic motorcycles, and spending time at the beach with his wife Terri and their two sons.


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SVP of Mortgage Lending

Rob Clark is your Alexandria local lender. As a loan officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a national retail mortgage lender delivering low rates with a streamlined process, Rob is committed to helping homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances. Contact Rob at (703) 518-2814 for more information!

Rob Clark at Guaranteed Rate Affinity (NMLS #182527)

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