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About me

Lauren Sawyer Foster is a native of Columbia, SC. She attended the College of Charleston and earned a degree in International Business. Upon graduating in 2006, Lauren worked with a new construction builder and developer. This allowed her to obtain vast knowledge in the home building process, real estate sales and closings.

Lauren has been a loan originator since 2010 and specializes in new home construction, FHA, VA, and USDA rural housing products. Lauren is a member of the Home Builders Association, Sales and Marketing Council, Junior League of Columbia, and Kemopalooza Board at Palmetto Health. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing tennis, and running.

Lauren knows that this industry doesn't operate on a "9-5 schedule" and that accessibility and communication are crucial in your mortgage transaction. Please contact her today to learn information about our wide variety of purchase and refinance options!

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We have loan options to fit every situation, from down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers to government-sponsored programs for military families and rural residents or jumbo loans in high-cost markets.

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Testimonials

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4.95 out of 5.0 stars
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Susan
Oct 15, 2025
Columbia, SC
Verified

Communication was top notch. Thanks
Stephanie I
Oct 16, 2025
Verified

Lauren and her team are always wonderful to work with! They wasted no time in getting my closing completed and were able to get everything done faster than originally anticipated. Their customer service is top tier. Emails and phone calls answered immediately and no guessing on the paperwork because they did a great job of explaining everything beforehand. Just a 10/10 experience!
Brian H
Oct 14, 2025
Verified

One of the best in the business!
Brian
Oct 13, 2025
West Columbia, SC
Verified

One of the best in the business
Alexia M
Oct 06, 2025
Verified

I had my first transaction with Lauren and John. They helped my VA buyer navigate leasing her current home in order to purchase her new home. As a realtor, I was well informed throughout the entire transaction. I will definitely be referring Lauren to future buyers.
Alexia
Sep 26, 2025
Lexington, SC
Verified

I had my first transaction with Lauren and John. They helped my VA buyer navagate leasing her current home in order to purchase her new home. As a realtor, I was well informed throughout the entire transaction. I will definitely be referring Lauren to future buyers.

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Awards

Scotsman Guide Award Scotsman Guide Award

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member of Guild Giving
NMLS ID #346619
I am authorized to do business in the states of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.