Karen Scott
About Karen Scott
Karen Scott is a Senior Mortgage Underwriter at Synovus, where she has worked since 2018. She has over 20 years of experience in mortgage underwriting, having previously held positions at Contract Mortgage Underwriter, Citi, Genworth US Mortgage Insurance, and Digital Risk.
Work at Synovus
Karen Scott has been employed at Synovus as a Senior Mortgage Underwriter since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for evaluating mortgage applications, assessing risk, and ensuring compliance with lending guidelines. Her expertise in underwriting contributes to the efficient processing of mortgage loans and supports the overall objectives of the organization.
Previous Experience in Mortgage Underwriting
Before joining Synovus, Karen Scott held various positions in the mortgage underwriting field. She worked as an Underwriter Level 3 at Contract Mortgage Underwriter from 1998 to 2009, accumulating 11 years of experience in the Greater Atlanta Area. She also served as a Remote Senior Underwriter III at Citi for 9 months in 2013 and as a Remote Mortgage Contract Underwriter at Genworth US Mortgage Insurance from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Karen Scott earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication and Media Studies from The University of Georgia. She attended the university from 1978 to 1986, gaining a strong foundation in communication principles that may complement her professional skills in mortgage underwriting.
Background in Quality Assurance
In addition to her underwriting experience, Karen Scott worked as a Team Lead QA Forensic Analyst at Digital Risk for 11 months in 2009 to 2010 in Maitland, FL. This role involved overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring the accuracy of mortgage-related data, further enhancing her expertise in the mortgage industry.