Guaranteed Rate has named John Stewart as its western divisional manager, the company announced.
Stewart has nearly three decades of experience in the mortgage and finance industry and will be based in Beverly Hills, Calif., the company said.
“We’re thrilled John has joined our team,” Guaranteed Rate founder and CEO Victor Ciardelli said in a release. “We're looking forward to seeing him use the grit and drive he's known for to strengthen our leadership team and help us build on our momentum in the market.”
Stewart previously served as president and co-founder of a real estate investment fund and an affiliated real estate and escrow company. He was also a founding board member of a mortgage lender affiliated with one of the largest real estate brokers in the country.
“When the opportunity to work at Guaranteed Rate presented itself, I couldn’t pass up the chance to join the team,” Stewart said. “Guaranteed Rate has a great value proposition for consumers and loan officers, which allows us to better serve homebuyers and deliver a hassle-free mortgage process.”