| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 24, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 24, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GUILD HOLDINGS COMPANY |
| Entity File Number | 001-39645 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-2453154 |
| 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 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | GHLD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001821160 |
