Lender Comparison

14 Days To Close
vs Guild Mortgage

Guild Mortgage is a national retail lender. We're a licensed Florida broker. If you're comparing before you commit, or your current file has stalled, here's what actually matters.

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Fastest documented close
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Originator nationally, every year since 2016
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Client support: real people, not a call center

Why borrowers compare these two lenders

Guild Mortgage is a well-known retail lender with a national footprint, built primarily around western markets. If you're searching this comparison, you're probably doing your homework before going under contract, or you've already started the process and something feels off.

14 Days To Close is a licensed mortgage broker based in Tampa. That means we're not tied to one lender's products or one company's underwriting calendar. We handle FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, Jumbo, and DSCR loans in-house, and every file is personally reviewed by Jordan Vreeland from first inquiry through closing.

We can't speak to what Guild Mortgage will or won't do for your specific file. What we can tell you is what we bring: speed, broker access, and a direct relationship with the person handling your loan. If your Guild application is stalling, or you want to compare options before committing, that's exactly the kind of situation we're built for.

Why borrowers come to us after Guild Mortgage

Most borrowers don't switch lenders unless something's forcing their hand. If you're here, it's likely because your timeline is tightening, communication has gone quiet, or you've been told things are taking longer than expected.

Those aren't necessarily specific to any one lender. They're patterns that show up across retail lenders of all sizes. Underwriting queues build up. Files sit. Your real estate agent starts asking questions you can't answer, and the closing date starts to feel less certain.

When that happens, borrowers look for a broker who can move fast without making them start from zero. That's the call we get. See how fast we move.

14 Days To Close vs. Retail Lenders

Feature 14 Days To Close Typical Retail Lender
Loan program options FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, Jumbo, DSCR Limited to their own products
Direct broker access Every file personally reviewed by Jordan Assigned loan officer in a pipeline
Closing speed As fast as 4–6 days Typically 30–45 days
Complex file handling Self-employed, DSCR, non-QM Standard W-2 files preferred
Can pivot lenders mid-file Yes, multiple options No, you start over
Florida market knowledge Tampa HQ, licensed to lend nationwide Minimal Florida presence

The Broker Advantage — why we're not a bank

14 Days To Close is powered by PRMG, one of the most established names in the mortgage industry. What that means practically is access to six loan programs handled in-house: FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, Jumbo, and DSCR. We're not selling one product to every borrower.

As a broker, we match the right program to your file, your income type, and your timeline. If one path closes, we can often pivot to another without sending you back to square one. That kind of flexibility is something a single retail lender's pipeline can't replicate.

Every file at 14 Days To Close gets a direct line to Jordan Vreeland. No processor rotation. No ticket queue. No holding music. You're working with the person responsible for your loan from the first conversation to the closing table. Learn more at our why page.

When a national lender isn't enough

Retail lenders like Guild Mortgage work well when your file is clean and timing isn't critical. W-2 income, strong credit, standard property type, and a relaxed close date, and most competent lenders can get the deal done.

But most files aren't that simple. Self-employed borrowers, investors, non-traditional income, tight deadlines, or a complex property type all need a broker who can adapt. A national pipeline that treats your loan like ticket number 4,719 doesn't have that flexibility.

When a retail lender stalls or denies, we've handled the transition in days, not weeks. If you're already in the deal and feeling uncertain, call now or schedule a callback to see what's still possible.

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How fast can we actually close?

We've closed deals in as little as 4 to 6 days from first inquiry to clear to close. That's not a marketing line. It's a documented track record. Timelines depend on how quickly all parties submit documentation, but when everyone moves, we move fast. See how fast we move.

If you're mid-purchase and your current lender just pushed your closing date, you may still have options. A lot depends on how far along your file is and how quickly you can get us what we need. The sooner you call, the more we can do.

Call now or schedule a callback to find out what's realistic for your file.

Who we're built for

First-time buyers
You have questions and you need real answers. We give you a direct line to a licensed broker who knows your file and picks up the phone.
Buyers under contract with a deadline
When the closing date is real and your lender is lagging, speed matters. We've stepped in with days to spare and delivered.
Borrowers whose lender fell through
Whether it's Guild Mortgage, a bank, or another retail lender, if the deal stalled we can often get it back on track fast without starting from scratch.
Self-employed, investors, non-QM
Complex income or property types need a broker who knows which programs fit. We handle FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, Jumbo, and DSCR in-house.

Ready to See If We Can Beat Your Timeline?

No runaround. No holding queues. Tell us where your file stands and we'll tell you exactly what we can do.

Jordan Vreeland, Licensed Mortgage Broker