Guaranteed Rate Welcomes Top Loan Officers Nationwide

CHICAGO (March 24, 2023)-Guaranteed Rate, a digital mortgage company that is revolutionizing the homebuying experience, is proud to announce the addition of several new loan officers to its team, who will play a critical role in expanding the company's national presence and ultimately help more people realize their dreams of homeownership.

The new mortgage experts who have joined the team are set to support the ongoing mission of making the homebuying experience as simple and streamlined as possible. The innovative tools provided by Guaranteed Rate provide homebuyers with the power to move through the loan process quickly and efficiently. These new hires represent five of the more than 130 new loan officers that Guaranteed Rate has hired so far this year.

"At Guaranteed Rate, we understand that in order to continue revolutionizing the industry, we must have the best and brightest minds on our team," said John Palmiotto, Guaranteed Rate's Chief of Retail Production. "That's why we focus on recruiting top talent who share our passion for innovation and our commitment to providing unparalleled service to our clients. We are excited to welcome these talented individuals and look forward to working together to achieve our goal of transforming the homebuying process."

Kevin Kuper has joined Guaranteed Rate as a Producing Partnership Branch Manager in Columbia, SC. With almost 30 years in the finance industry and eight years at Palmetto Mortgage Group as a loan originator, Kevin brings a wealth of experience to the company. He attended Limestone College and Darla Moore School of Business and is excited to continue growing his business with Guaranteed Rate's resources and like-minded individuals.

Jennifer Bettis has been appointed as a Vice President of Mortgage Lending in Oceanside, CA. For over 20 years, Jennifer has been providing clients and their families with home mortgage services and solutions, specializing with clients in the entertainment, sports, and private banking areas. She has previously worked with City National Bank, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Private Mortgage, and is excited to provide Guaranteed Rate's innovative platform and world-class service to even more clients in the San Diego region.

Marlin Morales has joined Guaranteed Rate as the VP of Mortgage Lending in San Antonio, TX. With over 14 years of mortgage sales, insurance sales, and B2B sales with C-Level executives, Marlin is a seasoned Mortgage Loan Officer with extensive industry experience. He is excited to align himself with a company that prioritizes both its clients' and employees' best interests.

Chris Ackerman has joined Guaranteed Rate as a Producing Branch Manager in Billings, MT. He has been in the industry for 25 years, having worked previously at Wells Fargo, Rocky Mountain Bank, and Cornerstone Home Lending. He is excited to work with a large-scale lender with a wide range of products. He believes that he has found a better way to serve customers, he and is looking forward to doing so with Guaranteed Rate.

Tae Do has been appointed as a Vice President of Mortgage Lending in Arlington Heights, IL. With 19 years in the mortgage industry, Tae has worked for over six years at Wells Fargo and three years at Draper and Kramer. He is a graduate of the University of IL at Urbana Champaign. Tae wanted to align himself with a company that is known for having the best technology platforms and working with top talent in the industry. He believes that witnessing his clients' progress in life is one of the most rewarding aspects of his job, and he roots for all his clients to succeed.

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About Guaranteed Rate

Guaranteed Rate is a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services. Headquartered in Chicago, the Guaranteed Rate Companies have over 850 branches across the U.S., serving all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Since its launch in 2000, Guaranteed Rate Companies have helped more than 1 million homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, with a total loan volume of more than $116 billion in 2021 alone. The company has cemented itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. Honors and awards include: Top Lender for Online Service for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; Best Mortgage Lender for Online Loans and Best Mortgage Lender for Refinancing by NerdWallet for 2021; HousingWire's 2022 Tech100 award for the company's streamlined digital mortgage platform MyAccount; No. 2 ranking in Scotsman Guide's 2021 list of Top Retail Mortgage Lenders; Chicago Agent Magazine's Lender of the Year for seven consecutive years; and Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.

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