Lars Skarford
VP of Mortgage Lending
As your trusted Guaranteed Rate Affinity Loan Officer, my goal is to simplify the mortgage process, make your home loan experience easy to navigate and be available to you from application to closing. I take pride in thoroughly educating my customers throughout the mortgage transaction, so they fully understand their options and feel comfortable with their chosen loan program. Whether you are a first time home buyer or seasoned owner, you can trust me and my team with all of your home financing needs. Please reach out anytime using the contact information located on this page and use this website as a resource as you start your home financing journey.
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First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide
Knowledge Center
FastTrack Your Mortgage
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What People are saying
"accountable teams, communitive, and very timely "
Chelsea N. - Chicago IL | May 2022
"Lars! He helped me make a couple big decisions and helped me get the best rate. "
Marcia S. - Chicago IL | May 2022
"Lars and his team were amazing. They made the home buying process go seamlessly. Easy, fast approvals and fast closing. "
Kevin B. - Chicago IL | Apr 2022
"The GRA team for my closing was efficient, professional, fast responding, hard working. and overall extremely pleasant to work with."
Jennifer L. - Oak Lawn IL | Mar 2022
"Helpful, efficient staff and good rates"
Ashley T. - Chicago IL | Mar 2022