CHICAGO, March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate, the
second largest retail mortgage lender in the country, expands
nationwide commitment to the Latino homeowner community with the
appointment of Carlos Mata as
Atlanta Branch Manager. Carlos is
consistently recognized by the National Association of Hispanic
Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP) as one of the Top 250 Latino
Mortgage Originators in the country.
After graduating college, Mata began a successful career in the
mortgage industry, working with a variety of the region's top banks
and brokers. He then went on to earn MBA in International Business
from Georgia State University. "I have
deep roots in Atlanta,
strengthened by an active role with the NAHREP and my dream job,
being a trusted provider of homebuyer advice, resources and
solutions," said Mata. "It is such an honor to help people with
diverse backgrounds achieve a common goal – homeownership.
Investing in Atlanta real estate
helps people build strong communities alongside generational wealth
in one of the nation's most vibrant regions. Homebuyers can count
on my office to deliver all of Guaranteed Rate's most innovative
services in their choice of Spanish or English, including Same Day
Mortgage, the RateReduce program, and loan approvals in 5 minutes
or less."
"We are thrilled to have Carlos
Mata join our team as a Branch Manager to build upon his
leadership and 30+ years serving our Latino community," said
Camilo Escalante, Executive Director
of Diverse Segments for Guaranteed Rate. Georgia is one of the hottest residential
markets for the Latino community, with Latinos comprising 10% of
the area's residents, more than double 2000 population estimates.
"Latinos in Georgia are
hardworking and believe in the American dream of homeownership,"
said Escalante. "With a homeownership rate of 54.2% and
unemployment rate below 3%, they deserve the very best homebuying
experience. Time and again, Carlos has proven himself to deliver
results as an inspiring manager and top tier loan officer."
Mata's hire is part of a companywide commitment to bring the
very best talent and resources to Guaranteed Rate offices coast to
coast. In 2022, the company completed the national roll out of a
comprehensive Language Access Program to best serve the Latino
community. The program is an industry leading effort to be the
first lender in the country to provide the entire mortgage process
in Spanish. Since that time, the program has taken in more than
7K applications and funded over
1.2K loans for customers that want
the entire process in Spanish, including the application,
processing, important loan documents, and touch points throughout
the process.
"Our Language Access Program is industry leading and
groundbreaking, its performance clearly demonstrates there is a
significant demand for financial services in Spanish. Properly
serving the Latino community also includes important components
like Affordability Loan Products and Programs, underwriting
departments that understand the culture, and competitive pricing in
loan products," said Arlyn Kalinski,
SVP, Fair & Equitable Lending Strategies for Guaranteed
Rate.
"In the end, we want the best professionals in the industry
utilizing our platform to best serve their customers – that's why
we're thrilled to have Carlos open up his Branch with us,"
Escalante added. "We look forward to supporting his efforts to grow
the office and mentor other Latino industry professionals looking
to follow in his steps."
About Guaranteed Rate
Guaranteed Rate Companies is a leader in mortgage lending and
digital financial services. Headquartered in Chicago, the Guaranteed Rate Companies is the
#2 retail mortgage lender in the U.S. with 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. 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: Best Mortgage Lender for First
Time Homebuyers by NerdWallet for 2023; HousingWire's Tech100 award
for the company's industry-leading FlashClose℠ in 2020,
digital mortgage platform MyAccount in 2022, and Language Access
Program in 2023; No. 2 ranking in Scotsman Guide's 2022 list of Top
Retail Mortgage Lenders; The most Scotsman Guide Top Originators
for 11 consecutive years; 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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