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Guild Mortgage - Karl Svendsen
Sales Manager | NMLS# 1533680
Karl Svendsen is a graduate of Radford University with degrees in both Criminal Justice and Accounting. Karl began his mortgage career in 2016 and quickly became a key player in the industry by providing borrowers full control of their mort... Show More
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Karl is always quick to respond whenever I reach out to him. He takes the time to explain things clearly and is very helpful. He makes the whole process easy and never overcomplicates things. I really appreciate his support and how easy he...
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I switched to Guild Mortgage after another lender gave me a high rate and couldn’t help me lower it. Guild actually worked with my credit situation. Although the points were a bit higher, they were able to lock in a 5.25% rate on a 5-year ARM,...
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Reply from Guild Mortgage - Karl Svendsen
October 15th, 2026 08:34 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting me and our team after such a frustrating start elsewhere. I’m really glad we were able to find a path that made your move possible and work for you every step of the way. It was a pleasure...
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Karl and his team provided excellent service. They took the time to help me lock in a solid interest rate. My only minor note is that the upfront cost for points was higher than I expected, but their guidance overall was top-notch.
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October 15th, 2026 08:36 PM
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! My team is excited to work for you again.
This was our first time buying a home, and Karl was incredibly helpful throughout the process. He gave us realistic estimates and the guidance we needed to make informed decisions. Whenever we felt worried or uncertain, Karl and his team reassured...
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October 15th, 2026 08:46 PM
Really appreciate you taking the time to share this! It was a privilege for my team and me to help you navigate your first home purchase and make sure you felt supported along the way. Thank you again for trusting us, and please know we’re...
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This was our first time buying a home, and Karl was incredibly helpful throughout the process. He gave us realistic estimates and the guidance we needed to make informed decisions. Whenever we felt worried or uncertain, Karl and his team reassured...
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Reply from Guild Mortgage - Karl Svendsen
October 15th, 2026 08:46 PM
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words & putting your trust in us! My team and I care deeply about helping first-time buyers feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the process, so it means a lot to hear that from you. We truly...
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Reply from Owner
October 15th, 2026 08:52 PM
Thank you for the five stars! We were grateful to be part of such an exciting milestone and are always here if you need us down the road.
They didn't give up on me! Answered all of my questions and provided knowledge of the process at the same time which I appreciate. Thank you for everything
Reply from Guild Mortgage - Karl Svendsen
October 15th, 2026 08:52 PM
Thank you so much, and congratulations on becoming a homeowner! It means a lot to hear that you felt supported, informed, and truly cared for throughout the process. My team and I were honored to work for you, and we’re always here as a resource...
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I had to deal with alot of different people. No one was on the same page. I received multiple emails from different people. I felt like my process of buying a home was being passed around more so than a team effort. If my realtor hadn't called...
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Reply from Karl Svendsen
October 19th, 2026 03:54 PM
I’m sorry to hear about your experience and we’re committed to making things right. We want you to know that it's important for us to deliver excellent service, and we take your review seriously. Our dedicated team will be reaching out to you...
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Great team work!!!
Reply from Karl Svendsen
October 13th, 2026 01:44 PM
I'm happy to hear that you appreciated the teamwork, Dj. At Guild Mortgage, we strive to provide a seamless experience for our clients.
Karl was a pleasure to work with. The loan was done ahead of schedule. He and his team were very communicative during the process. I highly recommend him.
Reply from Karl Svendsen
October 5th, 2026 08:25 PM
I'm glad to hear that the loan process went smoothly and was completed ahead of schedule, Vanessa. It's great to know that the communication from both myself and the team at Guild Mortgage met your expectations. Your recommendation is greatly...
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Karl Svendsen is a graduate of Radford University with degrees in both Criminal Justice and Accounting. Karl began his mortgage career in 2016 and quickly became a key player in the industry by providing borrowers full control of their mortgage options and finding creative ways to provide solutions to his clients. By combining in-house processing and underwriting with communication that is the best in the business, you will experience a one-of-a-kind mortgage process whether buying or refinancing.
Karl is a Sales Manager working out of our Arlington, Virginia office. Karl’s previous mortgage experience has helped with training and development for Loan Officers and other team members.
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- Guild Mortgage - Sales ManagerFeb 1st, 2024 - Current
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I am authorized to do business in the states of District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/); NMLS ID: 1533680; Guild Mortgage Company; Equal Housing Opportunity; Company NMLS ID 3274. www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/.