Guaranteed Rate Shines In Three Recently Released Mortgage Industry Rankings

CHICAGO, IL – March 6, 2012 – Guaranteed Rate, Inc., America’s fastest growing mortgage company, stood out in three recently published rankings by Mortgage Executive Magazine.  

First, the company had 27 of the top 200 loan originators in the US, including three in the top ten - the most of any company in the rankings. In the top 10, Harinder Johar, Shimmy Braun and Joe Caltabiano place third, fifth and ninth respectively, and combined for over $580 million in home loan originations in 2011.

Guaranteed Rate loan officers also held 67 spots in the top 1% of mortgage originators in the country, the most of any company in the rankings. Finally, the Company was ranked third overall in the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in the US, funding over $7 billion in home loans in 2011.

"It's a great accomplishment for our loan officers and Guaranteed Rate to be recognized nationally as top producers," said Victor Ciardelli, President and CEO of Guaranteed Rate. "Our team’s dedication to providing our customers with low rates and great service, coupled with efficient operations, enable us to achieve these results.”

 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 solution and 115 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 loans since 2000. Visit www.guaranteedrate.com for more information.

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