Maxwell + Guild: Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Maxwell partnering with Guild Mortgage Company (“Guild”)?
This relationship provides all of our partners with access to more loan programs, such as government loans with improved pricing and servicing options. Maxwell is always focused on supporting our lenders to better support their borrowers. It also gives you a better option to work with.
I’ve never heard of Guild; can you tell me more?
Guild is among the 10 largest independent mortgage lenders in the U.S., with $24 billion in origination volume in 2024. Founded in 1960 in San Diego, Guild (NYSE: GHLD) is one of CNBC’s Top 10 Mortgage Lenders in 2025 and was ranked No. 1 overall in STRATMOR’s MortgageCX customer satisfaction rankings. Guild is considered an industry leader in first-time homebuyer financing, with deep expertise in government lending, and offers a wide variety of innovative products to serve many different borrower profiles. Licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as a TPO, Guild extends your outreach to serve more borrowers with access to more loan products.
How does this impact my wholesale partnership with Maxwell?
Your partnership and relationship are important to us, with the execution of a new Wholesale Broker Agreement, we will be helping you and your borrowers by fulfilling the back of the house operations with our technology and expertise.
Is a wholesale partnership the only partnership available?
We are initially rolling out the wholesale partnership but look to expand options at a later date.
What happens to the correspondent partnerships?
Because we are partners with Guild, not competitors, you can reach out to them to learn how to be approved as a Guild correspondent lender. We are winding down our correspondent partnerships. Locks will be accepted until March 31, 2025. Any loans in the pipeline will be completed.
What if I am approved as a correspondent lender. Can I sign up for a new wholesale partnership?
Absolutely. Depending on your current approval(s), it may only require signing a new wholesale broker agreement. Contact your Regional Sales Manager to find out the specific requirements.
When will this change take place?
We are excited to announce that the kickoff starts today. You can start registering and locking loans immediately after receiving a fully ratified agreement and successful onboarding.
Maxwell has competitive loan pricing. How does Guild’s pricing compare?
You will find that Guild’s loan products and pricing will also be competitive, with the added bonus of more loan products to choose from in one platform.
What new loan programs are available?
- Conventional Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loan products
- FHA loan products
- VA loan products
- USDA loan products
- Jumbo loan products with improved pricing
Do I have to learn and get access to new LOS with this change?
No. It will be a seamless transition. You will continue to engage with Maxwell’s systems as you always do. No additional training will be needed, but we are always here to help.
Does this impact the loans that I already have in the Maxwell pipeline?
No, those loans will be processed, closed, and funded as normal in the name of Maxwell. New loans will be closed in the name of Guild Mortgage Company.