The Van Auken Team at Guaranteed Rate

10/28/2026

HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) and cash-out refi get mixed up all the time, and it's easy to see why.

Both are ways to make use of the equity you've built, they just work very differently. Knowing how they compare puts you in a better spot to decide what fits when your goals shift. No need to have it all figured out today.

Save this for when the time feels right, and reach out whenever you'd like to talk it through.

09/01/2026

School's in session! Rate is here to help you check off your essentials before house hunting. 🏡✏️

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08/13/2026

Pattern recognition is the first step. Now it's time to break it.

Guaranteed Rate Inc. D/B/A Rate; NMLS #2611. For licensing information visit http://ms.spr.ly/6182a1zqj. Operating as Guaranteed Rate, Inc. in New York. Equal Housing Lender.

08/06/2026

The best way to stop paying rent? Owning a home. We can help with that.

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08/03/2026

Our choices shape our days, and our days shape our lives. Start living yours in the Rate App.

Guaranteed Rate Inc. D/B/A Rate; NMLS #2611. For licensing information visit http://ms.spr.ly/6188a8x04. Operating as Guaranteed Rate, Inc. in New York. Equal Housing Lender.

07/25/2026

Car guy? No. House guy.

Applicant subject to credit and underwriting approval. Restrictions apply.

Guaranteed Rate Inc. D/B/A Rate; NMLS #2611. For licensing information visit http://ms.spr.ly/6181v7DIb. Operating as Guaranteed Rate, Inc. in New York. Equal Housing Lender.

07/22/2026

All the tools to live a longer, happier life - all in one place

07/21/2026

Closing day: 🥳🔑🏡 Moving day: 📦😵‍💫🍕🛏️

Guaranteed Rate Inc. D/B/A Rate; NMLS #2611. For licensing information visit http://ms.spr.ly/6180vfO4Y. Operating as Guaranteed Rate, Inc. in New York. Equal Housing Lender.

Applicant subject to credit and underwriting approval. Restrictions apply.

07/20/2026

Consider this a stress-free sample of all the Rate App app has to offer.

Guaranteed Rate Inc. D/B/A Rate; NMLS #2611. For licensing information visit http://ms.spr.ly/6187v2bBc. Operating as Guaranteed Rate, Inc. in New York. Equal Housing Lender.

07/14/2026

The couch situation is between you and the doorway. The utilities do not have to be.

Rate Concierge gives you one point of contact to transfer and set up your utilities and internet at your new home, at no additional cost. Less time calling providers. Fewer moving-day surprises. One less horror story. Rate Concierge, powered by OneSource.

Guaranteed Rate Inc. D/B/A Rate; NMLS #2611. For licensing information visit http://ms.spr.ly/6189vFO99. Operating as Guaranteed Rate, Inc. in New York. Equal Housing Lender.

08/05/2020

💥 Realtor Spotlight of the Week 💥

This week we want to highlight Bob Dorey of Keller Williams! Bob is a realtor with over 30 years of experience, and is someone you for sure want representing you if you are buying or selling in the MetroWest area.

Thank you Bob for sharing some insight with us!

07/02/2020

💥 Realtor Spotlight 💥

This week we want to highlight Sue Marshall, with the Sue Marshall Realty Team of Keller William’s Elite! Sue is a tremendous partner of ours, one of the top realtors in her area, and comes with very high recommendations if you are looking to buy or sell.

Thank you Sue for sharing some insights with us today!

06/26/2020

Curious to see whether you can save money on your mortgage during this historic refinance boom? Reach out for a free quote today!

We do not need to do a credit check or start any sort of process. All we need is a copy of your most recent mortgage statement to send over the numbers. It is worth taking a look!

06/22/2020

There has maybe never been a better time to refinance your mortgage than right now. Interest rates are at historic lows!

It's impossible to predict exactly when these rates will go back up but if you have not looked into refinancing your mortgage over the past few months please reach out!

We do not need to pull credit or start any sort of process to give you a quote for refinance. I don't know if we can help you but it is well worth your time to find out!

Check out today's interest rates on our website. You might be surprised by how low they are:

Daniel Van Auken at Guaranteed Rate MA - Waltham assists you with low cost home purchase and refinance mortgages, great service, and fast closings

06/22/2020

For as long as we can remember, it’s been a dream of ours to be in business together. Six months ago we became a mortgage officer team at Guaranteed Rate and did just that!

Thank you for supporting us and we hope we can be a resource for all your mortgage related needs!