Guaranteed Rate Affinity Taps Chris Portale as Regional Manager
CHICAGO (June 15, 2022)–Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), has named Chris Portale as a Regional Manager based out of Wilmington, Del. He will oversee operations of the company’s locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
“Bringing on outstanding leadership is key in setting an example for how we want our team to function and perform,” said Jay Crowder, Divisional Manager of Guaranteed Rate Affinity’s Mid-Atlantic division. “Chris has been in the business for over three decades, so he knows every aspect of the industry. His expertise is going to be extremely valuable while we navigate the current market.”
Portale joins Guaranteed Rate Affinity with more than 32 years of mortgage industry experience, during which he has supported top producers through various management roles and served as an originator himself. In his new role, Portale is most looking forward to helping more loan originators build their business.
“Helping my loan officers develop long-term relationships with real estate agent partners and builders is the most enjoyable part of what I do,” said Portale. “With the technology and resources Guaranteed Rate Affinity offers behind me, I’ll be able to totally up my game and help these originators dominate their market.”
To learn more, please visit: grarate.com/Chris Portale
About Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Guaranteed Rate Affinity is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), 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 Realogy’s real estate, brokerage and relocation subsidiaries. Guaranteed Rate Affinity provides unmatched support to Realogy 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 Realogy owns 49.9%. Visit grarate.com for more information.