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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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Scott S
Oct 01, 2025
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Lauren did a great job. My wife and I were impressed with her professionalism throughout the whole process. Lauren made the experience comfortable and easy. We would HIGHLY recommend Guild Mortgage! Thank you!
Peg M
Oct 01, 2025
Verified

Great communication with me and our mutual clients. Follow up on issues and proactive issue resolution. I am very comfortable with referring my clients to Lauren and partnering with her.
Peggy
Oct 01, 2025
Elgin, SC
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GREAT communication and above and beyond service!!!
Shelia
Sep 29, 2025
West Columbia, SC
Verified

Lauren was a great communicator.
Denise
Sep 20, 2025
Irmo, SC
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Lauren was a complete pleasure to work with from beginning to end on this transaction. She was always on top of the process and updated me every Tuesday or more if needed!! As the listing agent, I appreciate this kind of service from the lender for the buyers. It give me and my sellers comfort knowing all is being handled professionally. Thanks so much for all your hard work Lauren!!
Linda
Sep 20, 2025
Irmo, SC
Verified

Very Professional . Detailed Friendly Accomodating

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Awards

Scotsman Guide Award Scotsman Guide Award

Causes & Memberships

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