Karen Lawson

Karen Lawson, a seasoned banking professional with over 15 years in mortgage loan servicing, is an expert finance writer at MoneyRates. A key player in Fannie Mae’s western regional loss mitigation team, Karen has overseen and approved numerous mortgage loan loss mitigation cases, highlighting her depth of expertise. Holding both B.A. and M.A. degrees in English from the University of Nevada, Reno, Karen’s academic accomplishments mirror her professional ones. She advocated at the university’s Sanford Center for Aging, passionately addressing issues and shaping public policies for senior citizens. Her extensive background in the financial and societal sectors makes her a credible voice in the banking industry.