Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a mortgage origination joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), has named Bill Bloom as a Vice President of Mortgage Lending to serve borrowers in the Virginia, Maryland and D.C. regions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bill to Guaranteed Rate Affinity,” said Jay Crowder, a Divisional Manager of Mortgage Lending for Guaranteed Rate Affinity’s Mid-Atlantic Division. “Bill’s impressive career and extensive experience serving homebuyers in this region is an incredible asset to our company and solidifies our continued growth.”

Bloom, who is based out of Ellicott City, Md., joins the Guaranteed Rate Affinity team with over 17 years of mortgage industry experience. He supports the company in building meaningful relationships with clients and business partners throughout the region while working with borrowers during every stage of the mortgage process to help them make the best possible financial decisions.

“I am dedicated to helping my clients find a home loan that comfortably fits their needs,” said Bloom. “By joining Guaranteed Rate Affinity, I will be able to use innovative mortgage tools and products to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience for all my customers.”

To learn more, please visit:grarate.com/billbloom

About Guaranteed Rate Affinity

Guaranteed Rate Affinity is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), which has funded more than $100 billion since its inception. Guaranteed Rate Affinity is also partnered with Realogy Holdings Corp., which owns some of the most recognized and respected real estate brands in the industry. Guaranteed Rate Affinity originates and markets its mortgage lending services to Realogy’s real estate, brokerage and relocation subsidiaries. Guaranteed Rate Affinity provides unmatched support to Realogy brokers coast-to-coast, assuring their customers receive the fastest pre-approvals, appraisals, and loan closings possible, creating the ability for buyers to move quickly and confidently when purchasing homes in today’s competitive market. The Company also provides the same services to the public and other real estate brokerage and relocation companies across the country -- helping employers improve their employees’ relocation experience by putting the customer first, providing the customer the ease and security of digital mortgages and offering low rates with loans personalized to each customer’s needs. Guaranteed Rate owns a controlling 50.1% stake of Guaranteed Rate Affinity and Realogy owns 49.9%.