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About me
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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Testimonials
I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service. I really appreciate the commuication and assistance whenever I needed it. Thank you very much !!
As a realtor, having a great lender on your side makes all the difference. Karl and his team at Guild Mortgage are truly the best. They’re incredibly knowledgeable, always quick to respond, and go the extra mile to make sure everything stays on track. They really care and take pride in what they do. If you’re looking for a lender who’s reliable, professional, and great to work with, I highly recommend Karl and his team!
Karl is truly an amazing lender. I've previousky used his company to purchase my last home and the experience was smooth and punctual . I would definitely recommend this company and Karl for anybody trying to purchase a home
Having a resourceful and knowledgeable lender is imperative for a smooth transaction and Karl with Guild delivered! Hope we get to work together soon!
He’s trustworthy, quick to respond, and always courteous
Team was very responsive, but did not overwhelm me with the amount of paperwork requested. Very organized, and knew when to reach out for more information.
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