Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 01, 2020
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name GUILD HOLDINGS COMPANY  
Entity Central Index Key 0001821160  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2020  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   19,666,981
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company true  
Entity Ex Transition Period false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 85-2453154  
Entity File Number 001-39645  
Entity Address, Address Line One 5887 Copley Drive  
Entity Address, City or Town San Diego  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92111  
City Area Code 858  
Local Phone Number 560-6330  
Title of 12(b) Security Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share  
Trading Symbol GHLD  
Security Exchange Name NYSE