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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. Karl brings unmatched passion and intensity to every transaction to achieve the best overall customer experience. 

In his free time, Karl loves playing basketball, watching sports (go Giants & Caps!), going snowboarding and visiting the local dog parks with his husky. Having lived in many different cities in Northern Virginia, Karl knows a lot about the DMV community and will be a trusted resource that will bring significant value on your home purchase or refinance! 

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Let’s find the right home loan for you

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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Bridge

If you’ve found the perfect new home but still need to sell your current one*, moving up can be easier than you think. You can buy quickly and avoid worrying about a contingent sale. Our short-term bridge loan for the down payment helps you transition seamlessly without missing out on the right home for your family.

All loans are subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice.

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Testimonials

Testimonials
4.87 out of 5.0 stars
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William
Aug 12, 2025
Verified

Highly recommend Karl, he was extremely responsive and knowledgeable. As a first home buyer he was very informative and patient with my millions of questions. I’d call he’d answer..doesn’t get much better than that.
Shawn
Aug 05, 2025
Silver Spring, MD
Verified

Karl and team were responsive and easy to work with.
kevin
Aug 07, 2025
Verified

In the beginning my family and I was having the worst experience buying a home. We almost lost the deal we had. Our realtor encouraged us to use Karl Svendsen and his team. One of the best decision we made. He came in, told us what we had to do which was much as I expected. We followed and within a month or so we closed. He was very knowledgeable, great communication, team can and will answer all questions without a fuss. I highly recommend guild mortgage
Tina G
Jul 29, 2025
Verified

Karl is very helpful, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I appreciate his professionalism!
Tina
Jul 29, 2025
Hope Mills, NC
Verified

Karl was always available to answer questions or calls! Very pleasant to work with!
Sung K
Jul 25, 2025
Verified

I am a first-time homeowner and all of this mortgage loan process was new to me. Karl and his team did a great job and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is not so familiar with this process. They would be very responsive even responding on weekends and their professionalism goes above and beyond.

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Awards

Scotsman Guide Award

Causes & Memberships

member of Guild Giving
NMLS ID #1533680
I am authorized to do business in the states of District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/);