Rate Adds Technology Innovator Dominick Marchetti to Management Team
CHICAGO, Ill., August 20, 2019 – Rate Companies, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the country, is pleased to announce it has hired leading industry technology and customer experience expert Dominick Marchetti to lead its product innovation agenda, building groundbreaking tools and platforms for the FinTech industry.
“Dom is one of the top mortgage technology leaders in the country,” said Rate Founder and CEO Victor Ciardelli. “We are absolutely thrilled to have Dom as part of our team to build the best-in-class technology. Together, we will continue to lead the industry in technology innovation that advances the consumer experience as well as streamline the process for mortgage professionals.”
Marchetti’s extensive experience developing digital technology and lending platforms complements the skills of the seasoned technology team at Rate, which has a track record of building next-generation technology solutions, including the world’s first Digital Mortgage.
“Joining the management team at Rate is a great opportunity with limitless possibilities to collaborate with the best talent in Financial Services and run fast,” said Marchetti. “I look forward to working with this world-class team to develop and innovate new products that will shape the future.”
Prior to joining Rate, Marchetti oversaw the evolution of new technology to support consumer-direct strategies for new lending products across multiple platforms. With nearly two decades in the mortgage and financial sectors, Marchetti brings a sharp perspective on what customers expect during the mortgage process and is adept in driving relationships through predictive consumer behavior. He has spent much of his career building and leading IT teams, redefining the way mortgage companies do business.
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About Rate Companies
The Rate Companies, which includes Rate Inc., and Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, has over 5,000 employees in a total of 700 offices across the U.S and will fund $36 billion in 2019. Headquartered in Chicago, Rate Inc. is one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States. Founded in 2000 and licensed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., it has helped homeowners nationwide with home purchase loans and refinances. The company has established itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. 2017 marked the launch of Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, a mortgage origination joint venture between Rate, Inc. and Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in residential real estate franchising and brokerage. Collectively, the companies have earned honors and awards including: "Top Lender for Online Service" for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide's Top Retail Mortgage Lenders 2018; Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years; and Best Online Lender and Best Lender for FHA Streamline Refinance by NerdWallet in 2019. Visit rate.com for more information.