Smiling employee holding a laptop in a modern office hallway, alongside the 2027 Military Friendly® Gold Employer badge, recognizing Guild Mortgage’s second consecutive year earning the designation.

11/11/2026

Guild Mortgage earns Military Friendly® Gold Employer designation for second consecutive year

San Diego – Nov. 11, 2026 –Guild Mortgage, a nationally recognized retail mortgage lender, has been recognized as a 2027 Military Friendly® Gold Employer, marking the company’s fourth consecutive year earning Military Friendly® designation and second consecutive year receiving Gold status.

The Military Friendly® Employer designation recognizes organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to creating meaningful career opportunities, support systems and workplace experiences for veterans, military spouses and transitioning service members. More than 1,500 organizations participate annually in the evaluation process, which measures an organization’s effectiveness in recruiting, retaining and advancing members of the military community.

"Service, leadership and commitment to something larger than yourself are values that resonate deeply throughout Guild. Veterans, military spouses and transitioning service members bring unique experiences, perspectives and strengths that enrich our culture and help us better serve our customers and communities. Earning this recognition reflects our commitment to creating an environment where members of the military community can build meaningful careers, develop professionally and continue making a lasting impact."
—Terry Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer
Guild’s commitment to the military community extends through STAND, Supporting Troops & Alliances for Networking and Development, the company’s Military/Veteran Business Resource Group. STAND fosters a military-friendly workplace culture by supporting veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses and allies through professional development, networking, education and community engagement. The group creates opportunities for employees to connect, share experiences and support initiatives that recognize military service and strengthen Guild’s relationships with military families nationwide.

Guild has also expanded its support through a national partnership with Homes For Our Troops. Established in 2026 in collaboration with STAND and the Guild Giving Foundation, the partnership helps fund specially adapted, mortgage-free homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans while creating opportunities for Guild employees to support veterans and their families through volunteerism and community engagement.

Military Friendly® ratings are owned and administered by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Organizations are evaluated through a data-driven, rules-based methodology measuring their commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community.

About Guild Mortgage 

Guild Mortgage is one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the United States, offering a full suite of mortgage programs to help customers achieve the dream of homeownership. For more information, visit guildmortgage.com.

Guild Mortgage media contact: 

Adam O’Daniel

SVP, Chief Marketing Officer

[email protected]

704.251.4405 

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About the Author: Guild Mortgage

Guild Mortgage Co. is a nationally recognized retail mortgage lender with branches across 49 states and the District of Columbia. Since 1960, Guild has delivered the promise of home to neighborhoods nationwide through a team of local loan officers with expertise in Conventional and government loans, down payment assistance programs, home equity loans and many more products. Guild elevates the customer service experience with its mobile app, borrower portal, mortgage calculators and real-time loan updates. With a robust in-house loan servicing team, Guild helps borrowers explore and understand rates and payment options or access their home equity. To learn more, visit GuildMortgage.com.