Website Consolidation Important Information 

We’re pleased to share updates of what to expect when the Guardian Mortgage website (GuardianMortgageOnline.com) consolidates into SunflowerBank.com. 

• Content from the Guardian Mortgage site has been refreshed and incorporated into relevant sections of the Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 websites.
• Every existing page on GuardianMortgageOnline.com has been mapped to redirect to a new page on SunflowerBank.com.
• There is no expected website “downtime” during the transition.

Updates to Website Navigation and Homepage:

• The “main navigation/flyout navigation” is updated with a new “Mortgage Lending” section including “Apply Now” and “Find A Local Lender” buttons.
• On the Personal Login widget, the mortgage servicing portal name is updated from “Mortgage” to “Mortgage My Account Portal” to reflect the rebranded portal name.

New Mortgage Lending Section:

• The Mortgage Lending Overview page delivers a personalized online experience to both homebuyers and other audiences such as real estate professionals, builders, and appraisers. 
• Important features and functionality from the Guardian Mortgage website have been retained.
• A “guided navigation” helps different mortgage audiences (ie. homebuilders, appraisers, job seekers, real estate agents and referral partners) find content relevant to their needs. 
• Every existing page on GuardianMortgageOnline.com has been redirected to a new page on SunflowerBank.com. This ensures continuity of service for MLO pages, forms, document downloads, etc.
• A new “Mortgage Education Center” brings together important information about the homebuying process including articles, FAQs, checklists and calculators.

Individual MLO Page Updates:

• Individual Mortgage Loan Originator pages are refreshed to ensure all important details are easily accessible. Each page also now serves as a customized landing page for MLOs with an overview of all mortgage services, in addition to their specific details.

Find A Location/Location Pages Updates:

• The Location page is updated to make it easy to find bank branch locations with MLOs.
• All bank branch and mortgage-only location pages now serve as self-contained landing pages featuring products, services and community content.

New Our History Pages:

• The About Us section of the Sunflower Bank site has new pages with feature articles on the history of Sunflower Bank, First National 1870 and our mortgage services through Guardian Mortgage.

First National 1870 website:

• Mortgage Loan Originators in Albuquerque, Los Alamos and Santa Fe, New Mexico serve customers using the First National 1870 brand. The First National 1870 website includes a new Mortgage Lending section that links to content on that site, as well as on the Sunflower Bank site.

FAQs for Guardian Mortgage Brand Transition

June 13, 2025

Will there be changes to the Guardian Mortgage social media channels?

Yes. There will be changes for all active Guardian Mortgage channels.

1. Guardian Mortgage LinkedIn
   • This page will be rebranded as “Sunflower Bank Mortgage Lending” by June 30, 2025.
2. Guardian Mortgage Facebook
   • This page will merge with the Sunflower Bank corporate page by July 31, 2025
3. Guardian Mortgage Instagram
   • This account will be retired by July 31, 2025.
4. Guardian Mortgage Twitter (X)
   • This account will be retired by June 30, 2025.

We encourage you to like and follow our corporate channels. Links can be found below:

• Facebook: Sunflower Bank
• LinkedIn: Sunflower Bank
• LinkedIn: Sunflower Bank Mortgage Lending

June 6, 2025 

Email Address Changes to Guardian Mortgage Employees

Effective June 7, 2025, Guardian Mortgage employee primary email addresses will change to reflect the Sunflower Bank, N.A. domain. 

• Primary email addresses will follow the following format: [email protected]

Example: [email protected] will now be [email protected]

Emails sent to an @gmc-inc.com account will continue to be received indefinitely, however updating your contact records is recommended. Should an email be returned undeliverable, please contact Mortgage Support at [email protected] or 800.331.4799. 

Additional Servicing Notification to Borrowers

Beginning on June 6, 2025, all borrowers will receive a second email with instructions on new application links and required customer action steps.

Posted May 8, 2025; Updated May 30, 2025

We’re simplifying our name to reflect our ability to serve all our customers’ banking needs under one roof. The name change from Guardian Mortgage to Sunflower Bank reinforces our dedication to building strong and lasting financial relationships with our customers. Over the coming weeks, you’ll begin to see the Sunflower Bank brand in our mortgage communications including statements, applications, marketing materials and websites. 

Our mission, vision and dedication to mortgage excellence remain unchanged. Founded on the principles of integrity, superior customer service, and mutual trust, we remain committed to delivering best-in-class banking and mortgage services from a central source. 

New Changes: 

• Website/Online Payments
  • After June 16, 2025, please visit our new website at mymortgage.sunflowerbank.com to view your statement or make online payments. 
• Pay by Check
  • Please make your monthly payment payable to Sunflower Bank, N.A. (no change to the mailing address is required).
• Bill Pay
  • Please notify your financial institution’s online banking service of the payee change to Sunflower Bank, N.A. (no change to the mailing address is required).
• Hazard Insurance
  • Please notify your hazard insurance carrier/agent to change your insurance policy’s mortgagee/loss payee to Sunflower Bank, N.A. ISAOA/ATIMA (no change to the mailing address is required).

In addition to the above, please note we have made changes to how we receive email communications:

What to Expect:

• Mortgage servicing is continuing seamlessly as Sunflower Bank, N.A. 
• Your loan terms, payment details, and loan servicing will remain the same.
• You’ll continue to receive the same dedicated customer service from our team.

Thank you for trusting us with your mortgage needs. We are excited to continue serving you as Sunflower Bank!
 
For questions, Mortgage Servicing customers can contact Mortgage Support at [email protected] or 800.331.4799.