Last week, Guaranteed Rate, one of the country’s ten largest retail mortgage lenders, announced the opening of its newest location, located at 110 E. Broward Blvd., Suit 1700 in Ft. Lauderdale.

Since the brokerage’s founding in 2000, Guaranteed Rate has been traveling along a steep trajectory, with growth being largely propelled by the company’s low rates, low fees and dedication to customer service. In 2013, the company funded nearly $16 billion in loans.

With this addition, Guaranteed Rate now boasts 14 offices statewide, including spots in Boca Raton, Plantation and Palm Beach Gardens, and approximately 175 offices nationwide.

Taking command of the brokerage’s newest branch will be Mark McDonald, who began his career in the mortgage industry in 2008 as a consultant with Bank of America.