Guild Holdings Company, a growth-oriented mortgage firm, has announced a definitive agreement under which Bayview Asset Management, LLC will acquire all outstanding shares of Guild's common stock not already owned by Bayview. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $1.3 billion.
Guild Holdings shares surged 26.8% in premarket trading.
Upon completion, expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, Guild will operate as a private, independent entity while maintaining its current brand, business operations, and management team.
The move is anticipated to strengthen the alignment between Guild Mortgage and Lakeview Loan Servicing, creating a compelling platform for growth in mortgage origination and servicing.