Seven women stand together and smile for a group photo against a blue backdrop during the 2026 Top Employers for Women award campaign.

10/21/2026

Guild Mortgage recognized as a Top Employer for Women by Mortgage Women Magazine

San Diego – Oct. 21, 2026 –Guild Mortgage has been named a Top Employer for Women by Mortgage Women Magazine, a publication of National Mortgage Professional, recognizing companies that create meaningful opportunities for women to grow, lead and build lasting careers.

Women represent 62 percent of Guild’s workforce and 40 percent of the company’s C-suite, including Chief Executive Officer Terry Schmidt.

Guild was recognized for creating pathways to leadership through professional development, coaching, community-building programs and family-supportive workplace policies that help employees grow throughout different stages of their careers.

"I've spent more than four decades in the mortgage industry, and I've seen firsthand how much changes when women are given opportunities to grow and lead," Schmidt said. "At Guild, we've always focused on recognizing talent and creating opportunities for people to grow. Over the years, we've built a culture where people have a voice, leaders listen and employees are encouraged to pursue their goals. We're proud to be a place where women can build meaningful careers, advance into leadership roles and help shape the future of our company."
—Terry Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer at Guild Mortgage
Women at Guild have opportunities to develop new skills, build connections and prepare for leadership roles through programs such as THRIVE, the company’s community in support of women, and development resources including Guild University, Elevate Coaching, Launch 2.0 and Accelerate. Whether growing in their current positions or pursuing new opportunities within the company, employees have access to coaching, professional development and networking opportunities to support their career goals.
Employees also have access to flexible and remote work opportunities in many roles, paid parental leave and family-supportive resources that help women balance personal and professional responsibilities throughout different stages of their careers.

The recognition reflects Guild’s continued investment in its people and the contributions of women across the organization, from employees serving customers and communities to leaders helping shape the company’s future.

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.