Proper Rate, a Chicago-based retail mortgage company, announced the appointment of Chris Knapp as president.
Proper Rate is joint venture between the mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate and the brokerage firm @properties. Knapp was part of Guaranteed Rate for nearly 11 years, leaving the company in June 2019 as chief retail production officer, He comes to Proper Rate from Wintrust Mortgage, where he was an associate vice president.
“With Chris on board, I have no doubt his vast experience will be amazing for Proper Rate’s growth and overall culture,” said Victor Ciardelli, CEO of Guaranteed Rate. “He will ensure we deliver an exceptional customer experience to @Properties’ real estate agents’ clients, and he will definitely help solidify Proper Rate as the premier boutique mortgage company in the industry.”
“I am super excited to be back with a Guaranteed Rate company, surrounded by a team of the best of the best professionals, on the absolute best mortgage platform in the industry,” said Knapp. “The mortgage business is about relationships and truly serving the customer. At Proper Rate, I can now leverage my experience and the strong bonds I’ve built over my career to provide an unparalleled customer experience. Proper Rate’s exceptional mortgage and real estate expertise, leading-edge technology, superior products, competitive pricing, and unwavering commitment to impeccable customer experiences ensure a bright future.”
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