Stability

  • Founded in 1988, based in Houston, Texas
  • 83 total branches (CMC+ ABA branches)
  • Offices in 13 states (AZ, CA, CO, GA, MN, MS, NM, NV, OK, TN, TX, UT, WA)
  • Industry-wide reputation for integrity, high-trust customer service and on-time closings
  • Average industry tenure of employees is 12.3 years

Strength

  • Independently owned by 20 key employee shareholders
  • $2.7 billion residential loan volume in 2009, $3.3 billion in 2010
  • Former subsidiary of a national bank (2000 – 2006)
  • Warehouse line capacity to fund in excess of $600 million monthly
  • Very liquid — cash positions in excess of $17 million
  • Net worth in excess of $20 million

Service

  • Licensed to close mortgage loans in 47 states
  • Approved and in good standing with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and FHA/VA
  • Compliance staff consisting of seven full-time employees
  • All retail production by Cornerstone-employed Loan Officers

Recognitions

  • Top 30 National Lender *
  • Seventh-largest independent mortgage company in the U.S.*
  • Largest independent mortgage company in Texas *
  • 2008 Texas Lender of the Year (First-Time Homebuyer Program)**

* Rankings posted by National Mortgage News as of September 30, 2009
**Awarded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Contacts:

Marc Laird, Chairman & CEO
Email: MLAIRD@houseloan.com
Direct Line: 713.353.7501

Gordon Gilbert, Chief Financial Officer
Email: GGILBERT@houseloan.com
Direct Line: 713.353.7532


* Rankings posted by National Mortgage News as of September 30, 2009

 

 

 
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