GHLD - Mergers and acquisitions

Customer-Centric Lender Based in Illinois Brings Approximately 15 Branches, 9 Satellite Offices in 17 States to Guild's Growing National Retail Network; Expands Guild's Market Share Guild Mortgage (NYSE:GHLD), a growth-oriented mortgage lending company originating and servicing residential loans since 1960, has acquired First Centennial Mortgage, a privately held residential mortgage lender headquartered in Illinois with branches predominantly located in the Midwest whose culture, growth path and customer-centric business approach closely aligns with Guild's. First Centennial Mortgage was founded by brothers Steven and David McCormick in 1995. Family-owned, the company serves customers

Colorado-Based Lender with Customer-Centric Approach Brings 68 Branches in 45 States to Guild's Expanding Retail Network Guild Mortgage (NYSE:GHLD), a growth-oriented mortgage lending company originating and servicing residential loans since 1960, has acquired Cherry Creek Mortgage, LLC, a privately held Colorado-based lender with physical branches across the country whose business and customer-centric approach closely aligns with Guild's. Cherry Creek Mortgage was co-founded by Jeff May in Greenwood Village, Colorado in 1987. He led company growth over the past 36 years, earning recognition as one of the fastest growing private mortgage companies in the U.S., with a strong retail presenc

Acquisition of New Mexico-Based Mortgage Lender Increases Guild's Southwest Market Presence, adding 13 Branches in 4 States Guild Mortgage (NYSE:GHLD), a growth-oriented mortgage lending company originating and servicing residential loans since 1960, has increased its Southwest presence with the acquisition of Legacy Mortgage, an independent New Mexico-based lender. Legacy Mortgage was founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2002. Jack Thompson joined Legacy in 2006 as Co-owner and CEO/ President and grew the company to be a leading presence in New Mexico. Thompson purchased the company in 2006. Legacy will become part of Guild's Southwest region. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed

Increases Market Penetration in the Midwest; Continues Strategic Expansion into Existing and New Regions Guild Mortgage (NYSE:GHLD), a growth-oriented mortgage lending company originating and servicing residential loans since 1960, has acquired Inlanta Mortgage, Inc., a Wisconsin-based independent lender serving borrowers in 27 states. Mary Ann McGarry, Guild CEO, said the acquisition is part of the company's plan to grow both in existing markets and by entering new ones with selective acquisitions. "Inlanta is a natural fit because of its almost 30-year history, strong management team, employee-oriented culture and dedication to customer service," McGarry said. "Its culture and values m