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Guaranteed Rate Affinity Welcomes Josh Rakiey as Vice President of Mortgage Lending

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  • Josh Rakiey joined Guaranteed Rate Affinity as Vice President of Mortgage Lending on Sept. 17, 2026.
  • Rakiey will serve homebuyers, build relationships with real estate agents, & expand his business across New England.
  • Rakiey has 23 years of mortgage industry experience since entering the field in 2003.
  • His background includes leading origination teams & originating loans throughout the New England market.
  • Rakiey chose Guaranteed Rate Affinity due to its technology, speed, Same Day Mortgage product, & national lender resources.
  • The move leverages Rakiey's existing relationships with the Coldwell Banker Realty network.
  • Jay Crowder, divisional manager at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, welcomed Rakiey as a key addition to the team.
  • Guaranteed Rate Affinity is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. (50.1% stake) & CIH Integrated Services (49.9% stake).
  • The company funds mortgage services for Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. (Compass) & other brokerage partners.
  • The company has funded over $100 billion in loans since its inception.
  • Disclosures state the company has no affiliation with US government housing agencies.
  • Same Day Mortgage promotion terms require financial documentation within 24 hours of rate locking & exclude self-employed borrowers.