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Denver-based loan originator Chris Franquemont announced on Wednesday his return to Guaranteed Rate as producing branch manager. His return follows a brief stint with CrossCountry Mortgage.
Franquemont returns to Guaranteed Rate after a one-year stint as CrossCountry Mortgage’s senior vice president of mortgage lending, producing branch manager. The top-producing loan officer brings a proven track record of high-volume production and financing solutions for borrowers. Franquemont funded $38 million across 103 loans 2024 alone, according to Rate.
He first joined Guaranteed Rate in January 2019 after a two-year stint as a loan officer at Northpointe Bank. At Rate, the veteran mortgage professional began his tenure as vice president of mortgage lending. He then transitioned to vice president of business development and senior vice president of mortgage lending.
According to Franquemont, his decision to return to Rate stems from a desire to re-align himself with new mortgage technology and resources that ultimately help homeowners the most.
“Providing an exceptional customer experience is my top priority. Aligning with Guaranteed Rate allows me to put families in the best position to win homes and makes the mortgage process faster and easier than ever,” said Franquemont in a statement.
“The combination of Rate’s streamlined processes, cutting-edge technology, and talented personnel create the ideal environment to support my customers on their homeownership journey. Rate absolutely stands apart from the competition in its ability to provide this superior experience,” he added.
Guaranteed Rate CEO Victor Ciardelli welcomed Franquemont back with open arms, expressing excitement future growth opportunities.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Chris back to Rate. With his incredible track record in the Denver market, Chris is a valuable addition to our team,” said Ciardelli. “We’re excited to support his current business and work alongside him to expand his reach, serving both his customers and referral partners with the highest caliber of service in the industry.”
This recent move is the latest in a series of leadership changes within Guaranteed Rate’s nationwide team. The company also welcomed Andy Ward as originating manager in Missouri in late January.
Guaranteed Rate was ranked as the No. 4 retail mortgage lender in the Scotsman Guide for 2024. It maintains over 850 branches nationwide since its launch in 2000.
