KARA WATSON, VICE PRESIDENT
SENIOR LOAN OFFICER

KARA WATSON, VICE PRESIDENT
Senior LOAN OFFICER

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Kara Watson serves as Vice President and Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Park Hollow Mortgage. With more than 20 years of experience, she is passionate about helping clients navigate the home financing process with confidence and clarity. Drawn to Park Hollow Mortgage's relationship-first approach, Kara is committed to providing a personalized experience built on trust, communication, and exceptional service.

The Expertise Behind
Park Hollow Mortgage

Years of carE. thousands of relationships.

Built on trust,
proven over time.

Years of carE.
thousands of relationships.

years of experience

20+

of lifetime loans

$150M

families served

1,000

"Kara went out of her way to help us on multiple occasions, always friendly, and offering to help. We appreciate her going over and beyond to help us close on our home. Overly satisfied with her customer service!"

- JEREMY K.

"Kara and her team made it great! Communicated everything! Educated me on everything ! Very responsive, supportive, understanding, timely and kind with replies and answered ALL my questions."

- GEORGE A N

"We worked with Kara for our first mortgage loan and had a great experience, so when we were ready to refinance we didn’t want to go to anyone else. She is very helpful, informative, and answered all our of questions!"

- CALLIE N.

"You and your team made it very easy for me to understand the loan process and were very responsive when I had questions. I appreciate everything you did to help us buy our dream home to retire in!"

- KRISTY L W

Whether working with a first-time homebuyer, a luxury home client, or an experienced real estate investor, she takes the time to understand each client's unique goals and provide guidance tailored to their needs.

Known for her calm demeanor, clear communication, and personalized approach, Kara is passionate about helping clients feel informed and confident throughout every step of the mortgage process. Whether working with a first-time homebuyer, a luxury home client, or an experienced real estate investor, she takes the time to understand each client's unique goals and provide guidance tailored to their needs.

Over the course of her career, Kara has built lasting relationships rooted in trust, transparency, and genuine care. Clients often describe her as knowledgeable, patient, responsive, and dependable. One of the greatest compliments she receives is when past clients refer their friends and family—and eventually return years later with their grown children ready to purchase a home of their own.

Outside of work, Kara enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, exploring Granbury's historic square, supporting local businesses, and attending community events. She is actively involved with the Granbury Association of Realtors, the Granbury Chamber of Commerce, and the Lake Granbury Area Beautification Council. Kara loves connecting with people and investing in the community she calls home, and she is grateful for the opportunity to serve her neighbors both professionally and personally.

Get To Know Kara

2026

Joined Park Hollow Mortgage as a Senior Loan Officer.

2013

Became a mortgage loan officer at First Financial Bank and quickly became a top producer for the
Granbury market.

2011

Moved over to First National Bank of Granbury as a senior processor and closer.

2001

Started mortgage career as a receptionist at Norwest Mortgage and quickly moved over into operations as a processor—helping her understand all facets of a mortgage loan.

Experience Matters

2001

Started mortgage career as a receptionist at Norwest Mortgage and quickly moved over into operations as a processor—helping her understand all facets of a mortgage loan.

2011

Moved over to First National Bank of Granbury as a senior processor and closer.

2013

Became a mortgage loan officer at First Financial Bank and quickly became a top producer for the

2026

Joined Park Hollow Mortgage as a Senior Loan Officer.

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