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Victor Ciardelli – CEO & Founder of Guaranteed Rate

Building a Culture

When Victor Ciardelli founded Guaranteed Rate, he didn’t just set out to create a different type of mortgage company – he also sought to build a fun company culture that rewards employees for their hard work.

It starts with Guaranteed Rate’s corporate headquarters. Housed in a restored timber loft in a tree-lined neighborhood on Chicago’s north side, the facility features a number of great amenities for employees, including an on-site fitness center with weight machines, treadmills and private instruction courses.

There’s also an on-site nurse practitioner available free of charge to help promote wellness, and employees can receive free monthly massages. Guaranteed Rate’s corporate chefs serve up low-cost, healthy, freshly-prepared meals daily in the facility’s café, which was named one of the nation”s “Top Employee Food Perks” by Thrillist.com and then there is the roof deck – fully appointed with stunning views of the Chicago skyline, it’s the perfect place for employees to hold a meeting, eat lunch, or just get a few minutes of fresh air. (And not just in the summer months – Guaranteed Rate hosts a holiday gathering on the deck each year for employees and their children with hot chocolate, music and a visit from Santa!)

Victor always has believed in saying thank you to the people who have made the company successful, so in addition to the great amenities and benefits, employees companywide are treated to a free lunch when a corporate milestone is met. During the holidays, all employees receive a free turkey and rock out at a fabulous holiday party at the House of Blues. And the company toasts the end of a long Chicago winter with a picnic on the roof deck on the first warm April Friday.

The company’s top loan originators are also invited to become a part of the President’s Club, which includes an expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean destination each spring. And every winter, the company hosts “GR-Palooza” for its referral partners and loan originators, a night of fun featuring national musical acts at Chicago’s Park West Theatre.

Latest News

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    Victor Ciardelli News

    Our 2015 Food Drive Was a Success

    Each year, Guaranteed Rate gives back to local communities by hosting a company-wide food drive. Throughout November, GR employees gathered 23 tons – 46,000 pounds – of food ...

    On December 9, 2015 / By grvictor
  • GR Gives Back to the Common Pantry
    Building a Culture

    Guaranteed Rate Gives Back at the Common Pantry

    Every year, Guaranteed Rate team members volunteer at the Common Pantry in Chicago to help unload and package over a ton of food and distribute to the local ...

    On November 17, 2015 / By grvictor
  • Guaranteed Rate halloween trick or treat
    Building a Culture

    Guaranteed Rated Hosts Trick-or-Treaters

    Halloween is a great way to kick-off the onslaught of food, gifts and general merriment that is around the corner.  It’s also our favorite time to let loose, ...

    On November 2, 2015 / By grvictor
  • Building a Culture

    Guaranateed Rate Foundation Entrepreneur and Leadership Scholarship Winners

    The Guaranteed Rate Foundation scholarship winners have been chosen and we couldn’t be prouder. Our chosen winners truly embody the culture of leadership and entrepreneurship that Guaranteed Rate was built ...

    On October 14, 2015 / By grvictor
  • core value winners
    Building a Culture

    Guaranteed Rate’s Core Values

    Victor understands that living by a set of core values keeps you on task and your whole team working toward a common goal. In the typical Guaranteed Rate ...

    On October 10, 2015 / By grvictor
  • Awards & Recognition

    Victor’s Leadership Tip Featured in Smart Business Chicago

    While there are many secrets to entrepreneurial success, knowing how to hire the best is crucial. When building a business you are short on time and need sharp people ...

    On October 9, 2015 / By grvictor

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    November 2, 2015
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    Victor Ciardelli Named CEO of the Year at 2014 ITA CityLights Awards

    October 30, 2015

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About Victor

Victor Ciardelli, CEO and founder of Guaranteed Rate, is an innovative entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the mortgage industry.

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Latest News

  • guaranteed rate food drive 2015

    Our 2015 Food Drive Was a Success

    December 9, 2015
  • GR Gives Back to the Common Pantry

    Guaranteed Rate Gives Back at the Common Pantry

    November 17, 2015
  • Guaranteed Rate halloween trick or treat

    Guaranteed Rated Hosts Trick-or-Treaters

    November 2, 2015

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