Guaranteed Rate Affinity names Raquel Hanic as a Vice President of Mortgage Lending
CHICAGO (May 02, 2023) – Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and Anywhere Integrated Services (NYSE: HOUS), has named Raquel Hanic as a Vice President of Mortgage Lending based out of Chicago.
“Hiring top-notch talent who live by our core values is essential to Guaranteed Rate Affinity’s continued growth,” said Vic Lombardo, Senior Vice President of National Relocation. “Raquel’s impressive track record and understanding of her local market is just what we need to grow our presence in the region.”
Hanic joins Guaranteed Rate Affinity with more than six years of mortgage industry experience. She’s been named a Scotsman Top Woman Originator and a Top 1% Originator from 2020 through 2022.
"I treat each borrower with respect and integrity, and strive to make their experience as stress-free as possible,” said Hanic. “I believe that the purchase of a new home is a major decision. I work tirelessly to make this decision as easy as possible for each of my clients. I am excited to work for Guaranteed Rate Affinity where I can help more clients make their homeownership dreams come true.”
To learn more, please visit: grarate.com/RaquelHanic
About Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Guaranteed Rate Affinity is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Anywhere Integrated Services (NYSE: HOUS), which owns some of the most recognized and respected real estate brands in the industry. The innovative JV has funded more than $100 billion in loans since its inception. 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 fast pre-approvals, appraisals and loan closings, creating the ability for buyers to move quickly and confidently when purchasing homes in today’s competitive market. Guaranteed Rate Affinity 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%. Visit grarate.com for more information.