‘Dino Guadagnino has joined Guaranteed Rate Affinity as regional vice president of reverse mortgages.
In addition, Kevin Dilday has returned to the company as area sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Guaranteed Rate Affinity is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Anywhere Integrated Services that has funded more than $100 billion in loans since its inception.
With 22 years in the industry and a background in accounting, Guadagnino has specialized in reverse mortgages since 2003. He joins Guaranteed Rate Affinity to lead the expansion of its reverse program — bringing more education, opportunity and tools to agents, loan officers and senior clients alike.
“I am excited to join Guaranteed Rate Affinity as the regional reverse mortgage sales leader,” Guadagnino says in a release. “GRA’s leadership team and their commitment to offering financial solutions to the senior population make this the ideal organization to grow the reverse mortgage program. We’re focused on building a team of reverse loan officers who align with our values and deliver the highest level of service to clients and partners.”
In addition to expanding outreach and education for reverse mortgages, Guadagnino will work closely with traditional loan officers to help them get certified in reverse lending and uncover new opportunities in the reverse for purchase space.
“We’re pleased to welcome Dino to the Guaranteed Rate Affinity family,” says Frank Ciardelli, senior vice president of sales performance for Guaranteed Rate Affinity. “His knowledge and leadership in reverse lending will be a game changer. Dino’s presence will help grow this business line, expand our offering, and provide seniors with the education and options they deserve.”
Dilday has more than 30 years of mortgage leadership experience. Previously he served as a regional manager at Guaranteed Rate Affinity before departing in 2022. He now returns, citing the company’s unmatched culture, technology, and strong relationships with loan originators as key reasons for rejoining.
“Guaranteed Rate Affinity’s marketing, tech, and culture is something that cannot be replicated anywhere else,” Dilday says. “If you’re a self-sourced originator, this is the place you want to be. With all the tech tools we have and are continuing to enhance at the company, it couldn’t be a better time to join GRA.”
During his previous tenure at GRA, Dilday was instrumental in bringing on 11 Chairman’s Circle members and promoting a work-life balance culture supported by tools like PowerVP.
“Kevin is a true leader and we’re glad to welcome him back,” says Jay Crowder, regional president of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. “We’re confident he’ll play a major role in helping drive growth and attracting top talent across the region.”