Independent Guaranteed Rate review: 4.7/5 for purchase mortgage. Best for borrowers wanting local + digital support. Current APY: 6.42%.
Hybrid digital-and-local model with competitive rates and fast closings. Guaranteed Rate is offered by Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and currently holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 8,340 user reviews. It falls into the Purchase Mortgage category and tends to be the strongest fit for borrowers wanting local + digital support.
Monthly fee: 0.5%–1% origination. Minimum to open: $75,000. Current APY: 6.42%. Rates and promotional offers change often, so we re-verify every listed number on a rolling schedule and stamp the review with the date of the most recent check.
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