Meet the Team!
Michael Thayer - Branch Manager (Contact Info #1) ➡️
With over two decades of experience in the mortgage lending industry, Michael Thayer serves as the Branch Manager for Guild Mortgage, one of the top ten lenders in the nation. Guild Mortgage is known for its exceptional product offerings and outstanding customer service, and Michael exemplifies these qualities with his consultative approach to mortgage lending. Clients can expect world-class service and a "we will make it happen" attitude from Michael and his team.
Michael understands the significant stress the mortgage process can create for homebuyers and sellers. With most of his business focused on purchase-oriented mortgages, he is an expert at timely closing loans and minimizing stress for all parties involved. He provides a straightforward, customized plan for each client, guiding them through the mortgage process easily and clearly.
Michael's unique financial advisor approach is refreshing. He simplifies complex situations into easy side-by-side comparisons that anyone can understand. By empowering people with the knowledge and understanding they need, Michael provides clients with the clarity they need to make strong offers that stand out in today's competitive housing market.
In addition to his expertise in purchase-oriented mortgages, Michael is also a wizard with refinances, including cash-out refinances. He shows clients how to manage and pay off debt faster and save thousands in interest. He offers sound investment strategies for second homes and investment properties, ensuring clients maximize their real estate investments.
Beginning his career in 2003, Michael has built a comprehensive understanding of the mortgage industry and possesses in-depth product knowledge. He also contributes to the professional development of real estate professionals in the Greater Nashville Area by teaching continuing education courses. Additionally, Michael hosts the Money Man Mike Podcast and frequently appears as a guest speaker on other real estate and mortgage radio shows.
Michael has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including multiple President's Club awards, Loan Officer of the Month, Rookie of the Year, and Loan Officer of the Year.
Michael's professional life is balanced by his personal life in Nashville, where he resides with his wife, Tammie, and their two children. In his free time, he enjoys the simple pleasures of spending time with his family, exploring new places through travel, indulging in his passion for sports, particularly college and professional football hockey, and cheering for the Boston Red Sox.
Britain McCarter - Loan Officer Assistant (Contact Info #2) ➡️
Britain joined Guild Mortgage in 2017, initially serving the Dallas branch, and made an exciting move to our Tennessee branch in July 2024. As a licensed Originating Loan Officer Assistant in both Texas and Tennessee, she brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our team.
Britain’s career in the mortgage industry began in 2014, following five successful years in the property tax lending sector. Her deep knowledge of both industries makes her an invaluable resource for clients and colleagues alike.
Though she resides in Forney, Texas, with her husband Ronald, Britain is deeply involved in her daughter’s high school drill team and cherishes time spent with her three grandchildren. As a proud mother of a son and daughter, family is at the heart of everything she does, and her passion for helping others shines through in her work.
Nicole Brown Lipinski - Senior Processor (Contact Info #3) ➡️
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