Karen Karker

Karen Karker

Mortgage Banker NMLS #85338

4.99
31 reviews

Karen is an experienced mortgage professional with a long-standing career in both corporate finance and residential lending. She began her financial career at General Electric headquarters, working in the Corporate Treasury Department, where she gained valuable expertise in financial management and operations.


After transitioning into the mortgage industry, Karen built a reputation for delivering knowledgeable, client-focused lending solutions. Her entrepreneurial drive led her to establish and operate her own brokerage, A Better Choice Mortgage in Stratford, which she successfully ran for more than a decade. Her experience spans multiple market cycles, lending programs, and borrower scenarios, giving her clients the advantage of seasoned guidance throughout the financing process.

 

Karen joined Total Mortgage in November 2018 and continues to serve Connecticut homebuyers and homeowners with a commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven service.


Outside of her professional life, Karen is married, the proud mother of three adult children, and a grandmother of triplets.

What my clients say

Karen quickly replies and communicates . Every inquiry is responded to efficiently and effectively. Please to work with.

Danielle K.

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Great communication

Danielle K.

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Being a first time home buyer my experience with Karen went well. Karen was very informative and answered any of my questions promptly, making my overall experience stress free and having my best interests. I would highly recommend Karen to family and friends.

Lanetta H.

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easy to work with and responsive

Julie P.

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Overall Smooth process. Karen + Jackie were responsive and helpful with all of our questions.

Lee J.

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Attentiveness to unusual challenges as they arose, responsiveness and general helpfulness

Joshua H.

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Karen was on it! I felt comfortable with her expertise and the process was very smooth.

Megan Q.

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