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Guild Mortgage - Dara Ek - Loan Officer | NMLS# 1370729 in Auburn, WA

Guild Mortgage - Dara Ek

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Loan Officer | NMLS# 1370729

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Guild Mortgage is one of the top independent mortgage lenders in the nation*, with knowledgeable residential loan officers in your community. Guild offers deep expertise and personalized service for new home purchases and refinancing to eve...... Show More
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  • 4.75
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    Kady S
    Normandy Park, WA
    Posted on May 15th, 2026 10:43 PM
    We’ve had the pleasure of working with Dara for years, and he has always provided outstanding service. Throughout our loan process, he was incredibly patient and professional. He took the time to answer our questions and made the entire experience...
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    Adoneys B
    Seattle, WA
    Posted on April 29th, 2026 05:06 PM
    Dara took my situation and what I thought I could only get for a mortgage and turned it into a reality I didn’t think I could achieve. After about a month of looking, Dara steered me in a direction that better served me as an individual.Late...
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    Reply from Dara Ek
    May 11th, 2026 01:16 PM
    Adoneys, I'm truly grateful for your thoughtful words. It's good to know that I could help turn your mortgage goals into a reality and guide you through the process. Your acknowledgment of my commitment, regardless of the time, means a lot...
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    Courtland R
    Shoreline, WA
    Posted on April 22nd, 2026 07:06 PM
    I appreciate the help throughout my journey to homeownership. Top rate!
    Reply from Dara Ek
    May 4th, 2026 05:04 PM
    I'm pleased to have been part of your journey to homeownership, Courtland. Thank you for the positive feedback and for choosing to work with me.
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    Christian R
    Puyallup, WA
    Posted on April 21st, 2026 01:41 PM
    made the entire process smooth and was super responsive. We really loved him.
    Reply from Dara Ek
    May 1st, 2026 01:42 PM
    I'm grateful for your kind words, Christian. I'm happy to hear that the process was smooth for you and that my responsiveness made a positive impact. It was great working with you both!
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    Viessana T
    Burien, WA
    Posted on April 8th, 2026 05:45 PM
    Dara and his team were very detailed oriented. Made me feel at ease thru the loan process. Kept me posted thru every situation. I would highly recommend Mr. Dara Ek to anyone looking to buy a home cause he will work relentlessly to make your...
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    Reply from Guild Mortgage - Dara Ek
    April 20th, 2026 03:26 PM
    Thank you for your kind words, Viessana. I'm glad that you felt at ease throughout the loan process and appreciated the detailed updates. It's wonderful to hear that you would recommend my services, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to help...
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    Nathan V
    Bonney Lake, WA
    Posted on April 3rd, 2026 10:29 PM
    Dara was great on communication and very fast with his replies. He was a pleasure to work with.
    Reply from Dara Ek
    April 14th, 2026 12:58 PM
    Thank you for your feedback, Nathan. I'm pleased to hear that you found my communication effective and timely. It was a pleasure working with you as well.
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    Timothy N
    Marysville, WA
    Posted on April 2nd, 2026 05:19 PM
    Dara Ek worked hard to get us through this
    Reply from Dara Ek
    April 13th, 2026 06:24 PM
    Thank you for your feedback, Timothy. I'm glad to hear that my efforts had a positive impact on your experience. If there's anything else you need, please feel free to reach out.
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    Leann R
    Tacoma, WA
    Posted on March 21st, 2026 02:53 AM
    Working with Dara was great. He made things easy to close the transaction from the seller's perspective. Communication was great and he let us know what he needed so the there were no delays.
    Reply from Dara Ek
    March 31st, 2026 04:25 PM
    I appreciate your kind words, Leann. I'm glad to hear that the process went smoothly from the seller's perspective and that communication was effective. Ensuring no delays is always a priority, and it's gratifying to know that we achieved that...
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    Kevin L
    Tacoma, WA
    Posted on March 17th, 2026 03:08 PM
    Dara was and is always great to work with. As a realtor, I'm dependent on my lender to provide accurate numbers to our buyer, and more importantly, be available. We've done a handful of transactions together, and I'm still happy with the results...
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    Reply from Dara Ek
    March 27th, 2026 03:11 PM
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Kevin. It's great to know that working together has been positive for you as a realtor. Providing accurate information and being available to support our mutual clients are priorities I consistently focus...
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    Charles P
    Kent, WA
    Posted on February 9th, 2026 11:04 PM
    “Dara has been exceptionally thorough, quick, and consistently kept us updated throughout the entire loan process. He’s friendly, attentive, and genuinely committed to helping his clients find the best loan options. We truly appreciate his...
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    Reply from Dara Ek
    February 20th, 2026 04:38 PM
    I'm grateful for your review, Charles. It's important to me that you felt informed and supported during the loan process. Being thorough and attentive are key aspects I focus on, and I’m pleased to hear this aligned with your experience. Thank...
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    About
    Guild Mortgage is one of the top independent mortgage lenders in the nation*, with knowledgeable residential loan officers in your community. Guild offers deep expertise and personalized service for new home purchases and refinancing to every kind of borrower. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, upgrading, downsizing, or investing in residential real estate, we have the loan to fit your life.
    Specialities
    Bridge
    Conventional
    Down Payment Assistance
    Energy-efficient
    FHA
    Jumbo
    Lock and Shop
    Manufactured Homes
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    Year Started

    1988

    Time Zone

    Pacific Standard Time (PST)
    Licenses
    • NMLS# 1370729
    Disclaimer
    I am authorized to do business in the state of Washington.; NMLS ID: 1370729; Guild Mortgage Company; Equal Housing Opportunity; Company NMLS ID 3274. www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/.