Karen Webb-Smith

Karen Webb-Smith, MBA, is an experienced mortgage underwriter with a focus on Non-QM and Jumbo loans. Currently serving as a Senior Remote Non-QM and Jumbo Mortgage Underwriter at loanDepot since September 2021, Karen is responsible for ensuring compliance with investor guidelines and making alternative recommendations when necessary. Previous roles include a position as a Senior Remote Non-QM, USDA, Conventional, and Jumbo Mortgage Underwriter at Homepoint, as well as a Senior Remote Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead at Keller Mortgage, where responsibilities involved approving loans and managing a team. Karen's foundational experience includes roles at LGE Community Credit Union and BBVA in the USA, emphasizing loan documentation review and collaboration with sales teams. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Strayer University and multiple Bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Finance from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge.