With nearly 30 years in mortgage lending, it’s no wonder that Elaine Barrett-Townsend is the lender of choice for past customers and professional peers. As Vice President and Residential Lending Consultant for Cornerstone Home Lending, Elaine has helped thousands of families purchase or refinance a home.
A consistent Top Producer for Cornerstone Home Lending, Elaine has earned her reputation for excellence one relationship at a time. Her customers know that Elaine will get the job done honestly, quickly and professionally and that her word can be counted on. She also has the knowledge and experience to foresee problems before they arise and recognize issues that may prevent or delay a loan from closing.

Accessibility is what Elaine sees as the most important service she can offer her clients. She can always be reached directly without going through a receptionist. Elaine is proud of the fact that her business comes from satisfied past customers recommending her to their family, friends and business associates.

Born in Germany while her father was stationed there with the Army, Elaine moved to the U.S. and grew up in Nevada, Missouri. She attended Louisiana Tech where she graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Accounting. Because her specialization was in taxes, she is able to understand the unique financing solutions that self-employed borrowers need. Having been an underwriter as well as an appraiser before originating loans, Elaine is well versed in every aspect of mortgage lending. This not only simplifies the process for every client, but it also assures him or her of the very best financial counsel available in the marketplace.

As part of Cornerstone’s “Customer for Life” program, Elaine has the ability to make mortgage loans in all 50 states. In addition to in-house underwriting, state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge customer service, Elaine and her team of professionals at Cornerstone are always there to personally answer questions and make sure every detail is covered from pre-qualification all the way to the closing table.

In spite of her busy career, this active professional still finds time to have fun and to contribute to her community as a civic volunteer. She loves “golf, golf and more golf” as well as bicycle riding, and she, her husband and their three cats live on St. Simons Island, Georgia.

At Cornerstone Home Lending, you will discover an atmosphere of enthusiasm, a spirit of dedication and a great desire to build quality relationships. Experience the Cornerstone difference.

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