Guild Mortgage blogs
How much mortgage can I afford? Let a loan officer help
How much mortgage can I afford? Let a loan officer help. When determining how much mortgage you can afford, you may choose to aim for the 28/36 rule. This common rule of thumb recommends spending [...]
Local mortgage lenders: It’s the personal touch that matters
Local mortgage lenders: It’s the personal touch that matters Should you use a local, national or online mortgage lender when buying a home? Local mortgage lenders offer a personal touch, so you can sit down [...]
Rent-to-own homes: The pros and cons
Rent-to-own homes: The pros and cons Signing a rent-to-own home contract includes either an option or a requirement to buy, usually within three years. Typically, you’ll pay above fair market rent so that an extra [...]
How to make an offer on a home: The ins and out of earnest money deposits, common contingencies and pending properties
How to make an offer on a home: The ins and out of earnest money deposits, common contingencies and pending properties While your real estate agent will assist you in crafting an offer and contract [...]
Home inspection checklist for buyers: FHA and VA loan guidelines
Home inspection checklist for buyers: FHA and VA loan guidelines An appraisal is essential in the homebuying process because it determines the fair market value of the home you’re buying. While a professional appraiser does [...]
What single moms should know about first-time homebuyer grants
What single moms should know about first-time homebuyer grants If you’re a single mom, homeownership can be within reach. Even as housing costs climb, the National Association of Realtors has been tracking an upward trend [...]
We put you first
We put you first We take our work seriously because it matters to your future. Earning the J.D. Power award for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Primary Mortgage Origination in the U.S.,” lets us know [...]
Wherever life takes you, we’re with you
Wherever life takes you, we’re with you “Guild Mortgage is about helping people get into their homes and stay in their homes, no matter what life challenges or market conditions occur. We partner with you [...]
Your loan should fit your life
Your loan should fit your life It’s that simple. A mortgage properly tailored to your needs is an instrument that enables a whole new life. With hundreds of types of home loans [...]
With you at every step of the homebuying process
With you at every step of the homebuying process Starting your homebuying journey? Let us mind the details. We’ll own the process so you can focus on what matters to you. When [...]