Bayview Asset Management Acquires Guild Mortgage
Bayview Asset Management has successfully completed the acquisition of Guild Holdings Company, the parent company of Guild Mortgage, in a recent deal that has taken the lender private. The transaction was finalized on November 28, as detailed in a new 8-K filing.
As part of the agreement, shareholders received $20 per share in cash, and all outstanding RSUs and PSUs were settled for cash. Guild’s Class A stock has been delisted, and the company will no longer be filing periodic SEC reports. Guild will now operate as a privately held independent entity of Bayview MSR Opportunity (U.S.) Master Fund, L.P., which also owns Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, a prominent mortgage servicer.
Earlier this year, Bayview, already a minority shareholder, announced plans to acquire the remaining stake in a deal that valued Guild at approximately $1.3 billion, a significant premium to the company’s share price before the announcement.
In a statement, Guild CEO Terry Schmidt expressed excitement about joining Bayview’s platform, highlighting the strength it brings to Guild’s national brand and the creation of a robust mortgage origination and servicing ecosystem.
Guild Mortgage’s executive team will remain intact, and the company will retain its brand following the acquisition. Guild originated $5.1 billion in mortgages in the first quarter of 2025, ranking as the fifteenth largest U.S. mortgage lender, according to Inside Mortgage Finance.
The recent acquisition solidifies Guild as a privately held company under Bayview’s ownership, with no immediate operational changes planned. The leadership team will also remain in place.
Bayview’s acquisition of Guild Mortgage enables deeper vertical integration across origination and servicing, reflecting a trend towards consolidation among nonbank lenders in the current market environment.
Recent financial reports show Guild Mortgage’s strong performance, with Q3 2025 net revenue reaching $307.4 million. Despite a slight decline in originations, the company saw increased net income and gain-on-sale margins, positioning it well for future growth under Bayview’s ownership.