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Proper Rate Appoints Chris Knapp As President, Welcomed By Victor Ciardelli, CEO of Guaranteed Rate

PRIVATEJul 01, 2024almost 2 years ago

Position

President

Company

Proper Rate

Chris Knapp
ChicagoFinancial ServicesLending

Description

Proper Rate, a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and @properties, announced the appointment of Chris Knapp as President, welcomed by Victor Ciardelli, CEO of Guaranteed Rate.

Company Information

Company

Proper Rate

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Proper Rate, a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and @properties, is an independent retail mortgage company offering homebuyers and homeowners personalized lending services through a select team of some of the most highly experienced and dedicated mortgage professionals in the industry. Powered by one of the nation's largest mortgage companies, with leading-edge technology and access to competitive loan programs and rate structures, Proper Rate delivers all of the advantages of a big lender with the hands-on service of a small firm.

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