Guild Mortgage ranks among nation’s top 10 mortgage lenders in Scotsman Guide’s 2026 rankings

San Diego – June 1, 2026 – For 66 years, Guild Mortgage has believed that the true measure of a mortgage is the peace a family feels when they finally turn the key and step through their own front door. Today, that commitment to helping individuals and families achieve homeownership has earned Guild a place among the nation’s top 10 mortgage lenders in Scotsman Guide’s 2026 rankings.

Guild ranked No. 7 overall and No. 5 among retail lenders nationwide. The company also improved its standing across several key lending categories, reflecting continued strength in a changing housing market:

• No. 7 Top Overall lender nationwide (up from No. 9 in 2025)
• No. 5 Top Retail lender nationwide
• No. 6 Top FHA lender (up from No. 7)
• No. 8 Top VA lender (up from No. 11)
• No. 14 Top Correspondent lender (up from No. 16)
• No. 34 Top Non-QM lender, marking Guild’s first appearance in the category

The improved rankings reflect Guild’s continued ability to serve homebuyers across a wide range of lending needs, from conventional and government-backed loans to specialized financing solutions.

“This is a meaningful recognition for Guild,” said Terry Schmidt, CEO of Guild Mortgage. “Our success has always been built on relationships, trust and doing right by the people we serve. I’m grateful to our employees for the expertise and commitment they bring to customers every day, and to the customers and partners who place their trust in Guild.”

Scotsman Guide’s rankings are based on independently verified 2025 production data and are widely recognized as a benchmark for performance across the mortgage industry.

View the full Top Mortgage lenders list and past rankings at scotsmanguide.com/rankings/top-mortgage-lenders.

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

About Scotsman Guide: Scotsman Guide is the only platform built for mortgage professionals that combines vetted direct lenders, curated mortgage news and verified rankings. For more than 30 years, we have empowered mortgage professionals to make informed decisions and grow their business.