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Karen Sjodin

Senior Loan Officer

NMLS#: 368646

Your mortgage journey begins here. Getting started on the purchase or refinance of your home is just a few minutes away. No commitment needed.

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- About Me

With over 25 years of experience in mortgage lending, Karen Sjodin is a trusted Las Vegas native and top producer from 2014 to 2022. She specializes in VA and first-time homebuyer loans, guiding clients with clarity, care, and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. Karen offers FHA, conventional, jumbo, VA, and reverse mortgages, along with non-QM options, including bank statement loans. Beyond the office, she enjoys camping, cruising, and beach getaways.

Karen Sjodin

Senior Loan Officer

NMLS#: 368646

Loans I specialize in: Bank Statement Loan, Bridge Home Loan, Cash-Out Refinance, Construction Home Loan, Conventional Loans, Debt Consolidation, DSCR Home Loan, FHA Loan, First Time Home Buyer, HELOC Home Loan, Home Purchase, Investment Property, Jumbo Loan, Non-QM, P&L, Refinance, Reverse Jumbo, Reverse Mortgage, Seller-Paid Buydown, USDA Loan, VA Loan

States I'm licensed in: NV

- Why borrowers choose Me

A better experience, start to keys.

You’re not choosing a loan — you’re choosing the people who get it done. Here’s what that feels like with me.

I work to close on time

I stay closely involved throughout processing and underwriting, helping keep communication clear and your loan moving toward closing.

You can always reach me

I stay accessible throughout the process, so you’re never left wondering what’s happening with your loan.

I fight for your bottom line

I compare options across our lender network to help find competitive pricing, and I’ll walk you through the rates, costs, and fees in plain English.

No jargon, ever

I walk you through every option so you understand exactly what you’re signing — and feel confident doing it.

- What happens next

Four steps, and you'll always know which one you're on.

Everyone is different, but almost everyone starts in one of these places. Find yours and I’ll tell you what to expect.

We talk

Fifteen minutes on the phone. What you want, what you’ve saved, what worries you.

I start your pre-approval

I’ll gather what the lender needs and let you know where you stand once it’s reviewed.

I lay out your options

I compare programs and pricing and walk you through the tradeoffs side by side.

I get you to closing

I stay involved through underwriting and check in as things move along.

- For real estate agents

Send me your client and I'll keep you in the loop at every step.

Pre-approvals that hold up under a competitive offer, weekly status on every file, and a straight answer when a deal isn’t going to work. I’d rather protect your reputation than force a close.

Honesty & integrity

I treat every client the way we’d want to be treated — with transparency on rates, fees, and timelines.

Local, experienced

With my experience I can confidently recommend the financing that genuinely fits.

Twenty-plus programs

From FHA and VA to jumbo, cash-out, and investor loans — the right option, all under one roof.