Guild Holdings Announces Merger with Gulf MSR

An announcement from Guild Holdings ( (GHLD) ) is now available.

On June 17, 2025, Guild Holdings Company announced a merger agreement with Gulf MSR Holdco, LLC, under which Guild will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gulf MSR. Guild stockholders will receive $20 per share in cash, a premium to its previous stock price. The transaction, valued at approximately $1.3 billion, will see Guild operate as a private entity in partnership with Lakeview Loan Servicing. The merger is expected to enhance Guild’s mortgage origination and servicing platform, providing growth opportunities without altering its current operations or brand. The transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The most recent analyst rating on (GHLD) stock is a Buy with a $16.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Guild Holdings stock, see the GHLD Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GHLD Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GHLD is a Neutral.

Guild Holdings has potential upside driven by positive market momentum and strategic growth in loan originations. Nevertheless, operational challenges and cash flow issues significantly impact its financial stability, requiring careful management to sustain future growth.

To see Spark’s full report on GHLD stock, click here.

More about Guild Holdings

Guild Holdings Company, founded in 1960, is a nationally recognized independent mortgage lender providing residential mortgage products and local in-house origination and servicing across 49 states and the District of Columbia. The company employs a relationship-based loan sourcing strategy and specializes in government-sponsored programs such as FHA, VA, USDA, and down payment assistance programs.

Average Trading Volume: 14,300

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $976.7M

Learn more about GHLD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.