Guaranteed Rate Affinity names Steve Kechichian as a Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending and Originating Manager
CHICAGO (April 4, 2024) – Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and Anywhere Integrated Services (NYSE: HOUS), has named Steve Kechichian as a Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending, Originating Manager in Pasadena, CA.
“Our team is excited to welcome Steve, who is an outstanding example of how we want the leadership to lead and perform,” said Scott Throneberry, Divisional Manager of the Western Division. “Steve’s been in the business for nearly two decades and has an eye for problem-solving which allows him to help more clients refinance and purchase.”
Kechichian joins Guaranteed Rate Affinity with more than 19 years of industry experience and is a five-time President’s Club honoree. Steve has helped over 1,000 families purchase their dream home alongside helping clients lower their financial obligations to have a better quality of life.
“Having an intricate role in the home buying process is something I take great pride in,” said Kechichian. “I am thrilled at the opportunity to help a broader group of individuals accomplish the goal of home ownership by utilizing the vast lending products available through Guaranteed Rate Affinity.”
To learn more, please visit: grarate.com/SteveKechichian
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.