Guaranteed Rate Continues Expansion, Establishes Three New Offices on West Coast

CHICAGO, IL. - March 20, 2012- Guaranteed Rate, Inc., America’s fastest growing mortgage company, announced continued US expansion with the opening of offices in Danville, California; Bend, Oregon; and Bellevue, Washington. These new office openings come on the heels of recent office openings by the Company in Massachusetts and New Jersey. Guaranteed Rate now has a total of 116 offices and is licensed to provide mortgages in 47 states.

Robert Sinohue, a 19-year mortgage industry veteran and formerly of California Mortgage Advisors, has been named Vice President of Mortgage Lending and Branch Manager of Guaranteed Rate’s Danville office. Mr. Sinohue, a recognized Top Originator in the most recent Scotsman Guide stated, “With all the marketing resources, business development assistance, and innovative and efficient loan processing that Guaranteed Rate provides, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to become a part of this well-run company. I truly think the sky is the limit for driving my business now that I’m with Guaranteed Rate.”

In the Seattle-area, Jason Oelrich, a 10-year industry veteran and formerly of MetLife Home Loans, was named Vice President and Regional Manager in the Bellevue office. “I’m excited to introduce Guaranteed Rate to the Pacific Northwest,” stated Oelrich. “The Company’s strong customer focus and investments in technology and marketing make this a great opportunity for me.” Douglas Schaumburg was named Vice President and Branch Manager of the Bend, Oregon office.

“We are excited to expand our team on the West Coast, especially with the high level of talent that Robert, Jason and Douglas bring to us,” said Victor Ciardelli, President and CEO of Guaranteed Rate.

Guaranteed Rate, Inc. is America’s fastest growing mortgage company. The Company has helped over 100,000 people with their home purchases and refinancings.  With its full service offering and 116 offices in 47 states, Guaranteed Rate assists customers the way they choose –face to face, over the phone or online - and has funded over $34 billion of home loans since 2001. Visit www.guaranteedrate.com  for more information.

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