Guild Mortgage Acquires Cherry Creek Mortgage

Guild Mortgage Acquires Legacy Mortgage

February 7, 2023

Financial Services

Guild Mortgage (GHLD) has acquired Legacy Mortgage, an independent New Mexico-based residential lender founded in Albuquerque in 2002. The purchase — from owner Jack Thompson — expands Guild's Southwest footprint by adding Legacy's 13 branches across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas; terms were not disclosed.

Dream Finders Homes (via Jet HomeLoans) Acquires Cherry Creek Mortgage

March 4, 2025

Financial Services

Dream Finders Homes, through its wholly owned subsidiary Jet HomeLoans, has completed the acquisition of Cherry Creek Mortgage, a Denver-based mortgage originator and servicer. The deal (closed March 4, 2025) expands Jet HomeLoans' servicing capabilities and strengthens Dream Finders' mortgage offering to support new-build construction lending and affordability for its homebuyers.

Guild Mortgage Acquires Inlanta Mortgage

December 1, 2022

Financial Services

Guild Mortgage, a San Diego-based national lender, has acquired Inlanta Mortgage, a Wisconsin-based independent mortgage lender that serves borrowers across multiple Midwestern states. The deal (terms undisclosed) expands Guild's footprint in the Midwest and adds Inlanta's origination and servicing capabilities and branch/loan officer relationships to Guild's platform.

Guild Holdings Company Acquires Residential Mortgage Services Holdings (RMS)

May 11, 2021

Financial Services

Guild Holdings Company (Guild) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Residential Mortgage Services Holdings, Inc. (RMS), a fast-growing retail mortgage originator focused in the Northeast. The deal (estimated initial purchase price of $196.7 million based on March 31, 2021 tangible book value, plus a three-year earnout) is expected to be accretive to 2021 EPS and to close in Q3 2021, subject to customary approvals.

KKR Acquires Merchants Mortgage Trust & Corporation

January 19, 2022

Financial Services

KKR has acquired Merchants Mortgage Trust & Corporation (MMTC), a Denver-area real estate lending platform that originates short-term residential bridge loans for individual investors. KKR's investment, made through its private credit funds as part of its Asset-Based Finance strategy, provides MMTC with long-term capital to expand origination, product offerings, geographic footprint and financing capabilities.

The Marygold Companies Acquires 7.95% Stake in Midland Capital Holdings Corporation

October 24, 2024

Financial Services

The Marygold Companies, Inc. (NYSE American: MGLD) purchased a 7.95% ownership position in Delaware-based Midland Capital Holdings Corporation (MCHC) for $1.8 million, and also received warrants to buy additional shares. MCHC's principal operating entity is Midland Federal Savings and Loan Association, headquartered in Bridgeview, Illinois; Marygold says the investment supports its strategy of expanding in financial services/fintech and will help enhance the bank's offerings and technology.