Guaranteed Rate Affinity Taps Industry Leader to Advance Its Renovation Lending Programs
June 24, 2020 (CHICAGO) – Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), announces the appointment of industry veteran Joe Daly as National Renovation Sales Leader to advance the company’s renovation lending programs.
Daly, whose experience in the industry spans several decades, is responsible for managing the company’s renovation sales activities, solidifying training and certification programs, recruiting experienced loan officers, and expanding the company’s ability to meet the industry’s rising need for renovation loans.
“We are thrilled to welcome Joe to the team,” said David Dickey, Executive Vice President of National Production for Guaranteed Rate Affinity. “Joe will play a vital role in growing and developing Guaranteed Rate Affinity’s renovation programs, allowing us to continue helping our clients and referral partners take advantage of even more financing options and homeownership solutions.”
Before joining Guaranteed Rate Affinity, Daly served as Director of Renovation Lending for numerous national mortgage lenders and was responsible for the management, growth and implementation of their renovation programs. Daly has also conducted countless Continuing Education classes for real estate agents looking to learn more about renovation programs and their benefits.
“Seeing the positive impact that renovation lending has on the industry has been the highlight of my career,” said Daly. “I look forward to bringing my expertise to Guaranteed Rate Affinity and giving the company’s loan officers and referral partners the knowledge to utilize renovation programs, helping their client’s renovate their dream homes.”
Incorporated in 2017, Guaranteed Rate Affinity provides the best mortgage experience possible, featuring low rates, tailored customer service and a fast, simple process. The company has experienced rapid growth, funding $1 billion in loan volume last month alone. With nearly 1,000 employees across the country, Guaranteed Rate Affinity is now licensed in 49 states including Washington, D.C.
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About Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Guaranteed Rate Affinity is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY). Guaranteed Rate Affinity is also partnered with Realogy Holdings Corp., which owns some of the most recognized and respected real estate brands in the industry. Guaranteed Rate Affinity originates and markets its mortgage lending services to Realogy’s real estate, brokerage and relocation subsidiaries. Guaranteed Rate Affinity provides unmatched support to Realogy brokers coast-to-coast, assuring their customers receive the fastest pre-approvals, appraisals and loan closings possible, creating the ability for buyers to move quickly and confidently when purchasing homes in today’s competitive market. The Company 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 Realogy owns 49.9%. To explore career opportunities, please visit: careers.grarate.com