About Karen Solgard

Karen Solgard was a homeowner and borrower before becoming a lender so brings empathy to each client and transaction.  Everyone has a unique financial situation. To match the right loan to the borrower takes careful attention to detail. Karen guides each person to the best available interest rate when financing a home purchase or refinance.

Past clients say:
  • She was on top of everything, all the time. Efficiency doesn't even begin to describe Karen. It goes beyond that. The entire process was smooth, hassle free.
  • Karen went above and beyond. She explained every step in terms I could understand.
  • We looked to Karen to provide us with honest and reliable information and were never disappointed.
  • Karen is exceedingly knowledgeable in all areas surrounding  our mortgage process.
A move to Southwest Florida in 2011 was a sharp contrast to Karen's growing up years on a farm in Northwestern Minnesota and owning a home in South Minneapolis for 30 years.  She enjoys gardening, sailing, and exploring the back-roads of Florida.

Equal Housing Lender. Licensed Mortgage originator, NMLS# 392602, in the state of Florida. Residential loans for primary residence, second homes, or investment properties.  Single Family Homes, Duplex to fourplex, townhomes, condos. Government loans such as FHA, VA USDA, Conventional, jumbo, reverse, renovation loans. Down payment assistance and 1st time homebuyers programs such as FannieMae HomeReady or FreddieMac HomePossible, Florida Bond, Lee County Down Payment Assistance.

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4.9/5 Based on 269,421 Reviews


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4.94/5 Based on 196 reviews
5/5

Alex C C.

Transaction Completed:
2/3/2025

"Ease of communication and services"

Estero, FL
4/5

Douglas C.

Transaction Completed:
2/2/2025

"Karen Solgard was amazing. She was always there to help. She was understanding, patient, listened, very professional, and a great communicator. Highly highly highly highly recomend her to everyone. Simply a pain free, stress free experience with her. I can't thank her enough."

Estero, FL
5/5

Robert V.

Transaction Completed:
2/1/2025

"As a realtor you rarely find a mortgage person who keeps you informed every step of the way. She communicated with me when she had a problem and I communicated back when I saw a problem. She is the Best"

Estero, FL
4/5

Sylvia Y.

Transaction Completed:
1/26/2025

"Karen Solgard made it special for me"

Fort Myers, FL

Loan Products

Every story of home buying is unique, we offer a variety of loans to meet our clients' needs.

Pathway to HomeOwnership

Are you Ready?


At New American Funding, we believe that every person deserves a clear path to achieving their dream of homeownership. So, we created the Pathway to Homeownership initiative to alleviate some of your financial worries.


What is the Pathway to

Homeownership Initiative?


The Pathway to Homeownership offers qualified borrowers in select areas up to $7,500 in assistance. These funds are not a loan that needs to be repaid and are available to first-time homebuyers in designated areas.

This program can also potentially be combined with other down payment assistance programs to offer you even more support as you build the life of your dreams.

Contact me today for more information!

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Location

New American Funding

Fort Myers

1520 Royal Palm Square Blvd, Ste. 105
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Direct: 612-242-5639

Email: karen.solgard@nafinc.com

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