Guaranteed Rate Affinity Promotes Jaime Joyce to Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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Guaranteed Rate Affinity (HOUS) announced the promotion of Jaime Joyce to Chief Operations and Strategy Officer effective Nov. 20, 2025. Joyce has two decades of mortgage experience, starting as a processor in 2002 and most recently served as Executive Vice President of Operations.
She led the nationwide rollout of the company's Same Day Mortgage program, now used on more than 90% of eligible loans, and has focused on cross-functional collaboration, efficiency, and front-line empowerment. Joyce also mentors within GROW, the company’s leadership program for women.
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On the day this news was published, HOUS declined 2.15%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +6.2% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 24 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $33M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.52B at that time.
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Joyce, a two-decade mortgage industry veteran, began her career as a processor in 2002 and has steadily advanced through roles across underwriting and operations. She most recently served as Executive Vice President of Operations, where she built a strong reputation for strengthening cross-functional collaboration, eliminating silos, and empowering front-line employees to improve business performance.
In her previous role, Joyce led the nationwide rollout of Guaranteed Rate Affinity's Same Day Mortgage program. The initiative allows loan officers to help buyers get approved in one day and close in as little as ten. Today, more than 90 percent of eligible loans use the Same Day Mortgage process, making it a transformative tool for loan officers and customers across the country.
Joyce has successfully navigated her teams through critical industry transitions before, during, and after COVID, all while fostering a culture centered on efficiency, teamwork, and customer-first service. She also plays a central leadership role in advancing women within the organization through her long-standing involvement in GROW, the Guaranteed Rate Organization for Women. For the past three years, she has served as a dedicated mentor in the program's 12-week leadership track, helping participants strengthen skills, build confidence, and prepare for career advancement. Many of her mentees have since moved into leadership roles, and Joyce continues to provide ongoing guidance and support as they grow in their careers.
"I've had the honor of working alongside Jaime, an exceptional operations leader, over the past several years. We've collaborated on numerous projects and programs, building a culture centered around putting the customer first.
She brings a genuine passion for supporting our Loan Officers while also focusing on homeownership solutions and creating new opportunities for our customers. This mindset has created a solutions-oriented environment within her team.
Throughout the years, before, during, and after COVID, she successfully led her team through major transitions, helping them operate efficiently and effectively in the ever-changing mortgage landscape."
— Vinod Jotwani, Chief Marketing Officer, Guaranteed Rate Affinity
About Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Guaranteed Rate Affinity is a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and Anywhere Integrated Services (NYSE: HOUS), which owns some of the industry's most recognized and respected real estate brands. The innovative JV has funded over
Guaranteed Rate Affinity provides unmatched support to Anywhere brokers coast-to-coast, ensuring their customers receive fast pre-approvals, appraisals, and loan closings, 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 prioritizing customer service, digital mortgage ease, and competitive rates.
Guaranteed Rate owns a controlling
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