Paul Anastos has been on the forefront of innovation within the housing industry for over a decade, specializing in developing technology solutions and transforming businesses into industry powerhouses. Anastos has worked with some of the biggest names in the mortgage industry and is now CEO of Gateless, an independent company formed by Guaranteed Rate that serves as a laboratory of cutting-edge technology for the entire industry, continuously innovating the way mortgages are conducted. Backed by a team of innovative mortgage and technology professionals, Anastos leads this company as it develops transformational tools, arming the housing industry with leading-edge technology solutions for loan officers, real estate agents and borrowers. In his role as chief innovation officer at Guaranteed Rate, Anastos focuses on differentiating Guaranteed Rate from its competitors by enhancing the company’s suite of proprietary technology and developing contemporary marketing solutions to promote its brand and mortgage professionals. As the COVID-19 pandemic forced every industry to adapt to new ways of conducting business, Anastos, alongside Guaranteed Rate’s leadership, played an integral role in making sure that the company’s loan officers and referral partners were utilizing Guaranteed Rate’s technology to ensure borrowers were able to close on their loans or refinance and lower monthly payments.