whyGuaranteed Rate?
Answers to why Top Originators
and Company Owners join GRI
Guaranteed Rate is a licensed mortgage lender in 44 states and closed
over $6.9 billion in 2011. In 2010, 20 Guaranteed Rate loan officers were
featured in Scotsman Guide’s Top Originators list.
We are Currently Seeking Regional Manager Candidates.
For further details contact Michael O’Donnell at 773.328.6460 or
Michael.ODonnell@guaranteedrate.com
Sam Sharp
Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
2010 Funded Loan Volume: $74,604,201
2010 Scotsman Guide Ranking: 108
Why Guaranteed Rate?
Guaranteed Rate’s processing system places our
company ahead of the competition. From start to
finish, the loan moves in a methodical and
efficient system of checks and balances that allows
the loan officer to close the loan transaction in a
seamless manner.
Another advantage is that Guaranteed Rate is
a large company that retains the feel of a small
boutique shop; you can always speak directly to
the people who run the show at Guaranteed Rate
and they actually listen and treat you with respect.
Guaranteed Rate offers the most competitive
rates and product selection available. Whether it’s
Conventional, Jumbo, FHA or our in-house
portfolio products, I am always able to offer my
clients low rates and the best finance options.
Derek Bamonte
Former Owner: Mountain Crest Mortgage
2010 Funded Loan Volume: $279,733,505
Personal Production 2010: $61,194,858
2010 Scotsman Guide Ranking: 157
Why Guaranteed Rate?
• Proven systems to help grow our
LOs’ business.
• Ability to originate directly with Fannie
Mae and Freddie Mac, plus in-house
underwriting and aggressive rates.
• Strong compliance department that
oversees the constantly changing
regulatory environment — and allows me
to sleep much better!
• Executive management team who sees
operations from an LO’s perspective, as
opposed to a bank board who does not
understand our industry.
• Ability to originate in multiple states.
Shimmy Braun
Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
2010 Funded Loan Volume: $225,789,808
2010 Scotsman Guide Ranking: 4
Why Guaranteed Rate?
Having obtained close to $1.5 billion in personal
closed volume over the past 11 years, Guaranteed
Rate has given me the platform to utilize my
talents and strengths to become a top loan officer
on a local and national level. The combination of
the most aggressive rate offerings and correspon-dent/broker relationships has given me a leg up
on my competitors. Our marketing department
is amazing. Whether it’s e-mails, postcards or a
billboard on the highway, it’s always creative and
gets the phones ringing.
The management team at Guaranteed Rate is
second to none. They are accessible, flexible and
knowledgeable, and they recognize that our input
is valuable and important. The environment is
one of a family trying to succeed; competition
between the LOs is friendly with a true will for all
to do their best.
If you’d like to reach out to one of these loan officers, or learn more about Guaranteed Rate, please contact the Regional Manager in your market:
North East - Terry Baker P: 508.277.1325
TBaker@guaranteedrate.com
Mountain States- Derek Bamonte P: 303.861.5402
Derek.Bamonte@guaranteedrate.com
Mid West/North West - Al Gelschus P: 952.806.5021
Al.Gelschus@guaranteedrate.com
So. California- Trent Annicharico P: 760.310.6008
Trent@guaranteedrate.com
Nevada/Arizona /Northern CA- Jeff Lake
P: 847.972.5702 Jeff.Lake@guaranteedrate.com
Illinois- Brian Weis P: 773.290.0591
Brian.Weis@guaranteedrate.com
Mid Atlantic/South East/South West-
