

Elizabeth Larsen
Producing Partnership Branch Manager


Northwestern College
Why We’re Different: Your Trusted Mortgage Partners At Rate (formerlyGuaranteedRate), we transform the mortgage experience with a focus on technology. Realtors,prospects,and homeowners choose us because: 1. InnovativeTechnology: We leverage... Show More
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Elizabeth made our refinancing so easy. Very professional and answered all of our questions. Returned phone calls within an hour or less. Closing was completed within just a couple of weeks. We will not go anywhere else for any future real...
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This was our third time working with Elizabeth. She is very competent and professional. She listens and made the execution of our goals easy. I have great confidence in Elizabeth and will reach out to her whenever we have need for a new mortgage....
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Elizabeth was awesome, she made the whole refinancing process easy and painless. She was very knowledgeable and helped us every step of the way. She got us a great rate we highly recommend.
Elizabeth was a pleasure to work with for my refinance loan. She was very organized, thorough, and knowledgeable. Her communication skills were superb. Throughout the process, she kept me updated and was very responsive when I had any questions....
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Working with Liz was a pleasure and she made the whole process painless. She made sure we were kept informed throughout and was quick to explain and answer our questions.
Highly recommend for all your mortgage needs. She's very knowledgeable and most importantly, responds quickly to any questions you may have during the process.
Elizabeth is one of the best mortgage professionals around! I give her 10 stars!! She was very knowledgeable and professional through the whole process. There were a lot of bumps throughout the process (nothing she did wrong) and she stuck...
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Reply from Elizabeth Mendez Larsen
June 11th, 2020 01:29 AM
Thank you so much!
Elizabeth is one of the best mortgage professionals around! I give her 10 stars!! She was very knowledgeable and professional through the whole process. There were a lot of bumps throughout the process (nothing she did wrong) and she stuck...
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Elizabeth is amazing at what she does!! As first time home buyers I had no idea what to do and she walked me through everything!! Thank you so much Elizabeth!!
Reply from Mortgage Lady Elizabeth Larsen, NML...
July 20th, 2019 05:41 PM
Congratulations 🎉🎊 Thank you Mary! I’m
So happy to have been able to help you with this purchase!
ELIZABETH is a true professional. She understands which products will help you the most. She always stays focused on the customer and she doesn’t mislead people about rates and hidden fees. She will get you preapproved before you go house shopping....
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Reply from Elizabeth Mendez Larsen
July 17th, 2019 12:44 PM
Thank you Dan!
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About
Why We’re Different: Your Trusted Mortgage Partners At Rate (formerlyGuaranteedRate), we transform the mortgage experience with a focus on technology. Realtors,prospects,and homeowners choose us because: 1. InnovativeTechnology: We leverage cutting-edge tools to streamline the mortgage process and enhance client experience. 2. PersonalizedSolutions: Led by MortgageLadyElizabeth, the PuleoGroup offers tailored mortgage solutions for individual needs. 3. ExpertGuidance: Our experienced team provides informed advice on loan products and market trends. 4. TransparentCommunication: We ensure everyone is informed at every stage. Choosing Rate means partnering with dedicated professionals committed to making homeownership dreams a reality!
Products & Services
Mortgage Lender
FHA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Conventional Home Loan
Home Renovation Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Reverse Mortgage
Specialities
Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Non-QM, DPA
First time Home Buyers, Investment, Second Home
Renovation Lending, 203K & HomeStyle
5-8 Units, DSCR, Bank Statements, Asset Depletion
Financial Services
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Education
- Northwestern CollegeBusiness/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryAug 1995 -Jun 1998

Positions
- Neighborhood loans - The Puleo Group - Director of Central Florida OriginationsFeb 3rd, 2025 - Nov 26th, 2025
- Rate - Producing Partnership Branch ManagerDec 15th, 2025 - Current
Memberships
- Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals
- Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
- Bilingual Certified (Spanish Fluency)
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Year Started
1998
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Licenses
- State of Florida
- State of Illinois
- State of Wisconsin
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Awards
Achievements
- 2022 Rising Star Achievement
Hobbies
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Hiking
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Disclaimer
Guaranteed Rate, Inc. is an Equal Housing Lender and Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee. We fully comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and all other Federal regulations. All applicants applying for credit from Guaranteed Rate will never be discouraged on on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, military status, marital status, age, or because you get public assistance. All information we request is voluntary, and will be kept confidential.
For more information on the ECOA, please visit: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/credit-discrimination#ecor
Additional Guaranteed Rate, Inc Disclosure Requirements
Guaranteed Rate, Inc. is a licensed mortgage lender. Some states require specific licensing information, which is found below.
Guaranteed Rate, Inc - NMLS ID 2611
Arkansas: Lic#103947 - Guaranteed Rate, Inc. 3940 N Ravenswood, Chicago IL 60613 866-934-7283
Arizona: Guaranteed Rate, Inc. - 14861 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85254, Mortgage Banker License #0907078
California: Licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act
Colorado: Regulated by the Division of Real Estate
Delaware: Guaranteed Rate, Inc. NMLS #2611 is licensed by the Delaware State Bank Commissioner to engage in business in this State. Delaware License #9436
Georgia: Residential Mortgage Licensee #20973 - 3940 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Illinois:
STATE OF ILLINOIS COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT NOTICE
The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Department) evaluates our performance in meeting the financial services needs of this community, including the needs of low-income to moderate-income households. The Department takes this evaluation into account when deciding on certain applications submitted by us for approval by the Department. Your involvement is encouraged. You may obtain a copy of our evaluation. You may also submit signed, written comments about our performance in meeting community financial services needs to the Department.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Division of Banking
555 W. Monroe St.
Suite 500
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(888) 473-4858
License #: MB.0005932
Kansas: Licensed Mortgage Company - Guaranteed Rate, Inc – License MC.0001530
Massachusetts: Guaranteed Rate, Inc - Mortgage Lender & Mortgage Broker License MC2611
Mississippi: Guaranteed Rate, 3940 Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60613 - Licensed by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
New Jersey: Residential Mortgage Lender – NJ Department of Banking & Insurance
New Hampshire: Guaranteed Rate, Inc., licensed by the New Hampshire Banking Department
New York: Licensed Mortgage Banker - NYS Department of Financial Services, 750 Lexington Ave. Suite 2010, New York, New York 10022 – Operating as Guaranteed Rate, Inc. in New York
Pennsylvania: Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
Rhode Island: Rhode Island Licensed Lender and Loan Broker
TEXAS RESIDENTS:
CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A MORTGAGE BANKER OR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR LICENSED IN TEXAS SHOULD SEND A COMPLETED COMPLAINT FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING (SML): 2601 N. LAMAR BLVD., SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705; TEL: 1-877-276-5550. INFORMATION AND FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON SML'S WEBSITE: SML.TEXAS.GOV.
THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED MORTGAGE BANKER RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV.
Virginia: Guaranteed Rate, Inc. - Licensed by Virginia State Corporation Commission, License # MC-3769
States in which we do business, and license numbers:
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Rate
Owning
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Family Wealth Creation
Heroic Mortgage
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States in which we do business, and license numbers
Consumer Lending Licenses
Guaranteed Rate, Inc., holds consumer lending licenses in the following states:
Guaranteed Rate, Inc. is subject to regulatory oversight by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (MDIFS), 530 W. Allegan Street, 7th Floor Lansing, MI & (Toll-Free) 877-999-6442. If you have any questions regarding your personal loan application or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated personal loans team at 833-533-2306 during our operating hours, which are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Additionally, you can email us at loanhelp@rate.com.