Guild Mortgage, a 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.
The acquisition is part of the company’s plan to grow both in existing markets and by entering new ones with selective acquisitions, says Mary Ann McGarry, Guild’s CEO.
“Inlanta is a natural fit because of its almost 30-year history, strong management team, employee-oriented culture and dedication to customer service,” McGarry states. “Its culture and values mirror what we’ve been building at Guild for more than 60 years. Together we will use our combined strengths to drive further growth throughout the Midwest.”
“In joining Guild, we can offer our Midwest borrowers a broader array of loan options and access to new digital and customer relationship tools to improve every step in the lending experience, including servicing, a Guild strength,” says John Knowlton, who founded Inlanta in 1993. “Our combined resources and customer service cultures will drive future growth throughout the region.”