Karen Dorsey

Mortgage Banker

NMLS #: 289901

1540 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Karen Dorsey | SouthState Mortgage

About Karen Dorsey

Karen Dorsey is a Mortgage Banker with Southstate Bank, residing in Boca Raton, Florida. Karen graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1979 and has been a Mortgage Broker since 1993. Over the years, Karen has worked in almost every position in the mortgage industry, including closing, processing, underwriting, and originating. Her experience and proficiency in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA, FHA, and Jumbo Portfolio loans have helped her assist countless borrowers in achieving their dream of homeownership. Karen has been a licensed Mortgage Broker since 1993 and a licensed Realtor since 2002. She also owned her own mortgage brokerage firm from 1997 to 2006. She is a member of the Palm Beach Realtor Association and has achieved top producer several times throughout her career. Aside from her professional work, Karen is also actively involved in the community. She is a board member of Consolidated Credit and Journey to Empowerment and a volunteer member of the Dania Beach Improvement Committee. She enjoys reading, doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren, and bike riding. Karen's dedication to her clients and her profession has earned her a reputation as a top performer in the mortgage industry. Her clients consistently praise her for her excellent service, expertise, and professionalism.
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Recent Reviews

5 stars
Google   •   SouthState Bank
07/11/2026
SouthState bank and more specifically Karen Dorsey couldn’t have been more professional and knowledgeable in helping me through the process of securing a loan for the purchase of my home! I highly recommend SouthState and Karen for anyone looking for a mortgage and a broker.
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Google   •   SouthState Bank
04/21/2026
Karen made such a tedious chore so easy. I really appreciated her knowledge and patience with me.
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03/01/2026
I wanna say a big thank you Southstate bank specially miss Karen Dorsey who worked so hard to make my dream come true l really appreciate you you are the best may my Lord keep blessing you and your family and give you strength to bless more people like me .

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