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I'm Taryn Paulsen, a Mortgage Loan Officer with Guild Mortgage, proudly serving Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Everett, Marysville, Arlington, Mill Creek, Granite Falls, and communities throughout Snohomish County, Washington. Since beginning my mortgage career in 1998, I've built my business around one simple belief: when people understand their mortgage options, they make more confident decisions.Read more

I'm Taryn Paulsen, a Mortgage Loan Officer with Guild Mortgage, proudly serving Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Everett, Marysville, Arlington, Mill Creek, Granite Falls, and communities throughout Snohomish County, Washington. Since beginning my mortgage career in 1998, I've built my business around one simple belief: when people understand their mortgage options, they make more confident decisions.

Over nearly three decades in the mortgage industry, I've had the opportunity to help homebuyers navigate every type of market. My experience includes first-time homebuyer loans, VA home loans, conventional mortgages, FHA financing, manufactured home loans, refinance solutions, and a wide variety of residential lending programs. That broad background allows me to find practical solutions tailored to each client's unique financial goals.

Education has always been my greatest strength. I genuinely enjoy breaking down the mortgage process into simple, understandable steps so my clients feel informed instead of overwhelmed. Whether you're buying your very first home, relocating within Snohomish County, or exploring financing options for your next chapter, I take the time to answer questions, explain your choices, and make sure you feel confident from application through closing.

Outside of work, you'll usually find me gardening, tackling home improvement projects, traveling with my family, exploring new cultures, or discovering local businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Having grown up in the Mill Creek area and now calling Lake Stevens home, I have deep roots in Snohomish County and truly enjoy helping my neighbors achieve homeownership.

Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing your current mortgage, using your VA benefits, or simply exploring your financing options, I'm here to provide honest guidance and personalized solutions every step of the way. If you're looking for a trusted Mortgage Loan Officer serving Snohomish County and communities across Washington, I'd be honored to help you navigate your home financing journey with clarity, confidence, and care.

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4.85 (10 reviews)
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3.5
After finding out at the last minute that the owners of the house we were renting from wanted to sell, we were a bit stressed to say the least. We decided to buy the house we were renting and Taryn Paulsen made it so easy for us! It honestly didn’t seem possible for everything to go as smoothly as it did. We had a lot of questions and she was always patient, kind, and available to answer all of them. This was the best experience and we are so happy with chose to work with Taryn! :)
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User99171639

Jan 29, 2018

Lake Stevens, WA

Taryn was a dream to work with. She never hesitated to take the extra time to explain details or look for other loan options for us. We ended up with quite a few different options that allowed us to make the right decision for our needs.Taryn was there every step of the way with prompt and excellent communication.
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Pam G.

Dec 19, 2016

Snohomish, WA

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