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Guild Mortgage - Waterloo, IA
Waterloo, IA

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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As always, Derek's knowledge of the loan programs, and his communication throughout the transaction, was great. I've done quite a few transactions with Derek as the lender and he delivers a quality experience each time.
Reply from Derek Forsythe
February 3rd, 2026 09:51 PM
Your feedback means a great deal to me, Kane. I’m glad to know that my knowledge and communication continue to meet your expectations. It’s always a pleasure working with you through each transaction. I'm here whenever you need assistance in...
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Derek was simply exceptional throughout the entire home buying process. He did a truly remarkable job. Always there to listen to us and, above all, to give us helpful advice. We are proud of him and always ready to continue working with him....
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Reply from Derek Forsythe
January 31st, 2026 03:39 PM
I’m grateful for your kind words, Assim. It's fulfilling to hear that my guidance and attentiveness made a positive impact during your home buying journey. Your support and willingness to work with me again are truly appreciated. If there’s...
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John and Dacia were great throughout the transaction. They kept things moving forward, and had a great product to offer!
Reply from Owner
March 30th, 2026 01:43 PM
Thank you, Brandon! Always a pleasure working with you!
John and Dacia were great throughout the transaction. They kept everything moving forward, and had a fantastic product to offer. Thanks!
Reply from John Higdon
January 21st, 2026 04:36 PM
Thank you for the awesome review, Brandon! Always a pleasure working with you as well and appreciate you trusting our team with your clients home loan needs!
Johnny was awesome he worked his tail off to make sure I was informed and got the best deal possibl. He also answered all and every question I threw at him. He also was did such a great job at making me feel comfortable about my financial situation...
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Reply from John Higdon
January 21st, 2026 04:37 PM
Thank you for your review, Elijah! Congratulations on your new home and thank you again for trusting our team with your financing needs! As always, if you need anything we are here to help!
He did a remarkable job throughout the entire process, right up to the closing date. He was always there to listen to us and give us sound advice. Simply, thank you to him.
Reply from Derek Forsythe
January 30th, 2026 08:22 PM
Mariyam, I'm pleased to know that you found my support helpful from start to finish. Being available to listen and offer advice is a key part of what I do, and I'm glad it resonated with you. If there's anything more I can help with in the...
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Guild Mortgage - John Higdon has received a review with 5 star rating from Jeremy C
Reply from Owner
January 21st, 2026 04:38 PM
Thank you for your review, Jeremy! It was awesome working with you and thank you for trusting our team with your home loan needs! We appreciate you!
John and Dacia made the whole experience a breeze! I had concerns about commission based pay and prior issues and they handled everything perfectly! I have already and will continue to recommend friends and family use their service!
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Reply from John Higdon
January 8th, 2026 09:17 PM
Thank you for trusting our team with your home loan needs! We appreciate the kind works and also the opportunity to help you get into your new home! It was awesome working with you and appreciate spreading the word on how we can help more homebuyers...
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People were very easy to deal with. The overall process is a handful to deal with as a buyer but they made the process very
Reply from John Higdon
January 7th, 2026 05:48 PM
Congratulations on your new home, Chris! Thank you for trusting my team with your home financing needs! It was awesome working with you, and we hope you enjoy your new home!
From the seller's standpoint it was fine. No complaints, but you weren't specifically serving my client.
Reply from John Higdon
December 20th, 2025 01:30 AM
Hey Cassi, thank you for this review. Unfortunately, this transaction was a USDA loan, and due to the Government shutdown, we were at their mercy on when they could issue funds. This government shut down lasted for 43 days and that was the...
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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 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
Financial Services
Year Started
2025
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 2732029
Disclaimer
We are licensed to do business in the states of Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/);