Leadership Remains, Strategy Accelerates
Despite the change in ownership structure, Guild’s executive and management teams will remain intact, ensuring continuity across its operations and culture. From a strategic standpoint, Guild promises to remain fully operational and customer-focused throughout the transition.
“This partnership strengthens our combined capabilities and extends our reach,” said Juan Gonzalez, CEO and Managing Director at Lakeview Originations. “Together, we’re crafting one of the most dynamic and resilient platforms in the mortgage industry — one that blends agility with scale.”
Closing on the Horizon
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending the usual regulatory and shareholder approvals. Behind the scenes, legal heavyweights are steering the deal: Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is advising Guild, while Simpson Thacher’s team, led by partners Lee Meyerson and Ravi Purushotham, is representing Bayview.
The deal marks yet another bold maneuver by Bayview, doubling down on its vision of vertical integration in the mortgage space. If successful, this acquisition won’t just change Guild’s fate — it may very well set a new benchmark for what the modern mortgage ecosystem looks like.
