Kara Johnson
141 Articles
Kara is a novelist, poet and large-scale sculptor in addition to being a contributing writer for MortgageLoan.com. She lives with her family in Rye, New York and is a graduate of Hampshire College.
Articles by Kara Johnson
Can't Get the Mortgage You Want? A Non-QM Loan May Be the Answer
Worried that lenders won't approve you for a mortgage because of an iffy credit score or…
Can a Co-signer Help You Qualify for a Mortgage?
If you're looking to buy: Co-signers are frequently used by young people who are just…
Can Closing Costs be Negotiated?
Home buyers typically pay closing costs of 2-5 percent of the purchase price of a home,…
Can Bankruptcy Help You Avoid Foreclosure?
So you're in default on your mortgage. You've several months behind on your payments.…
5 Calendars That Impact a Home’s Sales Price
Timing can be key in many areas of life: Getting a job, a date on a Saturday night, or…
Buying Rental Property With a VA Loan
A low-cost home loan backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — also called a VA…
The 5 Main Reasons Mortgage Applications Are Declined
You're ready to apply for a mortgage loan. But you're worried that your credit score…
Stimulus Bill Increases Reverse Mortgage Limits
The federal government has raised the HECM maximum, which may give seniors access to more…
5 Rules for Mortgage Shopping
Mortgage shopping can be a challenge. The details are fairly technical, there's a lot of…
Special Home Loans for New Doctors
In mid-March when medical school seniors were matched with residency programs that would…
