Lauren was born in Santa Cruz and raised in Modesto, California. She attended Modesto Junior College and has been working in the mortgage industry since 2001! She accidentally entered the mortgage industry when she started a temporary assignment where she learned to draw documents and process. Lauren fell in love with the mortgage industry and became an originator. She has spent the last 19 years helping families become homeowners and being part of their story. Lauren’s honesty, problem solving skills, and grit have made her excel in the ever-changing mortgage industry. She has been recognized as a top 1% mortgage lender for the past few years and has received many other awards. Outside of work, you will find Lauren spending time with her family. She is a mom, first and foremost. Her three children and husband are her number one priority and she makes time to help them all achieve their dreams and goals. They love traveling and going on adventures together. They also have two dogs! Lauren also spends her time gardening.