Matthew Hibler Achieves President's Club Status at Guaranteed Rate Affinity Just Months After Joining

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Guaranteed Rate Affinity (HOUS) announced on December 22, 2025 that Matthew Hibler, Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending, achieved President's Club status after joining in August and surpassing the program threshold of $20M or 80 units in loan volume in under five months. Hibler has over two decades of mortgage experience, including co-founding Artisan Home Loans and 12 years as a branch manager at Cherry Creek Mortgage. The release credits Guaranteed Rate Affinity's non-QM lending solutions and local Denver real estate partnerships for helping close purchase transactions for borrowers with nontraditional income profiles.

Key Figures

President's Club threshold $20M loan volume Minimum production level or 80 units to qualify

Alternate threshold 80 units Loan volume units required if under $20M

Time to milestone Less than five months Time after joining in August to reach President's Club

Industry tenure More than two decades Hibler’s mortgage industry experience

Prior role duration Five years Co-founder and managing director at Artisan Home Loans

Branch manager tenure 12 years Branch manager at Cherry Creek Mortgage

Market Reality Check

$14.53 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,955,084 vs 20-day average 1,773,137, indicating slightly elevated trading activity before this news. normal

Technical Shares at $14.48, trading above 200-day MA of $6.69 and about 4.36% below the 52-week high of $15.14.

Peers on Argus

While HOUS was down about 0.62%, peers showed mixed moves: HBNB up 6.22%, REAX down 1.02%, IRS down 2.26%, RMAX down 3.89%, and RLGY flat. This points to stock-specific rather than broad sector momentum.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 17	Luxury team affiliation	Positive	-3.5%	Walters | Plaxen Group aligned with Sotheby's for expanded luxury reach.
Dec 11	Leadership promotion	Positive	+3.2%	Lacey Sullivan promoted to lead Northern California region growth.
Dec 09	Market trends report	Positive	+4.1%	Design trends report highlighted buyer preferences and branding themes.
Nov 20	Executive promotion	Positive	-2.1%	Jaime Joyce elevated to Chief Operations and Strategy Officer.
Nov 18	Merger agreement	Positive	-0.3%	All-stock merger agreement with Compass to combine real estate platforms.

Pattern Detected

Recent company news—promotions, partnerships, and strategic reports—has produced mixed share reactions, with slightly more instances of divergence than alignment.

Recent Company History

Over the past six weeks, HOUS news has centered on strategic partnerships and leadership moves. On Nov 18, an all-stock merger with Compass valued Anywhere at $13.01 per share was announced. Subsequent updates highlighted operational leadership promotions at Guaranteed Rate Affinity and a consumer-focused design trends report from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Price moves following these largely positive headlines have alternated between gains and pullbacks, suggesting that even constructive developments have not consistently driven upside.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement spotlights a rapid production milestone at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, with President's Club status reserved for those surpassing $20M or 80 units in loan volume. It emphasizes the role of non-QM lending solutions and deep local relationships in the Denver market. In the broader context of HOUS, recent news has focused on leadership changes, strategic partnerships, and a pending merger, so investors may watch how such operational achievements scale across the platform.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a leading mortgage provider offering unparalleled lending services, today announced that Matthew Hibler, Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending, has achieved President's Club status. Reserved for producers who surpass $20M or 80 units in loan volume, Hibler hit the President's Club milestone less than five months after joining the company in August.

Hibler brings more than two decades of mortgage industry experience to Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Before joining the company, he served as co-founder and managing director of Artisan Home Loans for five years and previously spent 12 years as a branch manager at Cherry Creek Mortgage. Since arriving at Guaranteed Rate Affinity, Hibler credits his rapid success in part to the company's extensive portfolio of non-QM lending solutions, which provide alternative qualification paths for borrowers with unique financial profiles, such as self-employed buyers.

"These products have been a game-changer for my clients and partners, allowing us to close purchase transactions for families who may not have been able to buy a home otherwise," Hibler said. "Bringing my experience together with Guaranteed Rate Affinity's industry-leading technology creates a powerful formula for success. I am thrilled to be part of the President's Club and excited to continue building my business and helping even more families achieve homeownership in the Denver market."

Hibler also emphasized the role of his Denver-based real estate partners in reaching the milestone, noting their collaboration and shared commitment to serving buyers across a wide range of financial situations.

"I'm not surprised that Matthew has already achieved President's Club, his reputation truly speaks for itself," said Scott Throneberry, EVP of National Sales at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. "His experience and strong relationships, combined with our unique product offerings, position him to continue growing his business and helping even more homebuyers throughout the Colorado market."

"Matthew has long been recognized as one of the industry's best of the best. He is a deeply trusted housing advocate, widely respected by both his partners and the community," said Dave Dickey, President and Chief Production Officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. "It is truly a pleasure to work alongside him and his team."

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 $100 billion in loans since its inception. Guaranteed Rate Affinity originates and markets its mortgage lending services to Anywhere's real estate, brokerage, and relocation subsidiaries.

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.

Disclosures: Guaranteed Rate owns a controlling 50.1% stake in Guaranteed Rate Affinity, and Anywhere owns 49.9%. Availability of reverse mortgage products varies by state and may not be offered in all areas. Contact a Guaranteed Rate Affinity loan officer for details on current state availability.

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FAQ

What did Guaranteed Rate Affinity announce about Matthew Hibler on December 22, 2025?

Guaranteed Rate Affinity announced that Matthew Hibler achieved President's Club status after surpassing $20M or 80 units in loan volume in under five months at the company.

What qualifies a producer for President's Club at Guaranteed Rate Affinity (HOUS)?

President's Club status is reserved for producers who surpass $20 million or 80 units in loan volume.

How long had Matthew Hibler been with Guaranteed Rate Affinity when he reached President's Club?

He reached President's Club in less than five months after joining Guaranteed Rate Affinity in August 2025.

What role did non‑QM lending play in Matthew Hibler's results at Guaranteed Rate Affinity?

The announcement credits the company's non‑QM lending solutions for enabling alternative qualification paths that helped close purchase transactions for borrowers with nontraditional income.

What is Matthew Hibler's mortgage industry background mentioned in the announcement?

The release notes he co‑founded and served as managing director of Artisan Home Loans for five years and spent 12 years as a branch manager at Cherry Creek Mortgage.

How did Guaranteed Rate Affinity leadership describe Matthew Hibler's achievement?

Company leaders called him a trusted housing advocate with strong relationships and said his experience, combined with the firm's products, positions him to continue growing in the Colorado market.