Meet The Beth Thompson Team

Beth Thompson and her team of veteran mortgage professionals are honored to have the opportunity to serve you. They offer more than 60 years of combined lending experience and have access to tools and technology that can make your transaction as smooth as possible. Their longevity in the mortgage industry provides the team with not only knowledge about mortgage numbers but also keen insight into how to help each client make the right decision for their home financing plan.

"We have a very low borrower to team member ratio, which means that our borrowers get top-notch customer service," says Beth. "We stay in contact with all parties during the transaction and always close on time."

Beth attributes her success over the years to the fact that her number one priority is providing each client with the loan program that can meet their individual needs. She takes in consideration her client's long-term and short-term financing goals as well as payment, equity and cash-flow objectives. Focus and discipline coupled with in-depth knowledge of every facet of the mortgage transaction have earned Beth the respect of her clients plus numerous strong relationships within the real estate community.

In addition to in-house underwriting, state-of-the-art technology, and cutting edge customer service, Beth and her team at Cornerstone are always available to personally answer questions and make sure every detail is covered. At Cornerstone, you will discover an atmosphere of enthusiasm, a spirit of dedication, and a great desire to build quality relations. Experience the Cornerstone difference.

Beth Thompson

Beth Thompson

NMLS #208669
VP / Mortgage Branch Manager

Beth is a native Texan and has lived in the Austin area since her days at UT. She lives in the heart of town with her family. Beth has spent her career at only three companies, achieving top sales and customer service honors consistently since 1998. She enjoys the relationships and friendships she has built throughout her mortgage career and looks forward to building many more. She strongly believes in the importance of home ownership, and is enthusiastic about continuing to give back to this community that has given her so much over the years.

Diane Rifai

Diane Rifai

NMLS #204318
Production Partner

Diane has been a loan originator since 1999, and was a realtor with ReMax for 10 years before that. She brings this experience and knowledge to every transaction she does for her customers. It takes patience, skill and the ability to analyze many different factors - all things at which Diane excels!

When she is not working with her customers to get the right loan, or spending time with her family, Diane gives back to her community in several ways. Just like the effort she puts into every transaction for her buyers, you see her give 100% of her energy and commitment.

Kirstie Skaggs

Kirstie Skaggs

Loan Analyst

Kirstie grew up in Austin, TX. around the mortgage business. Her first job in high school was working for a mortgage company as an after-school assistant alongside her mother. Her mortgage career officially began in 2001 as a loan processing assistant. Since then, she has worked for several mortgage companies in various capacities, always endeavoring to expand her knowledge and hone her skills as a mortgage professional. Kirstie's primary goal has always been to be as helpful as possible to the clients she works with and ensure that their transactions are closing correctly and on time. Working in the mortgage industry has genuinely been an opportunity to help Kirstie improve her own life, and she is grateful that it also provides her with the opportunity to help others improve theirs.

In Kirstie’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring local antique shops around town. One of her guilty pleasures is watching Hallmark Christmas movies not just during the holidays, but all year long! You can always catch her with a great book in her hands over the weekend or checking out a new restaurant.

Tiffany Wilder

Tiffany Wilder

Senior Processor

Native Houstonian and daughter of a veteran Underwriter, Tiffany Wilder, is experienced and goal-oriented as a Closer and Loan Processor with over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry protecting the credibility of organizations while providing quality assistance to those seeking loans. She has been at Cornerstone for over nine years and continues to provide exceptional customer service in the highly driven mortgage industry while offering a successful history of loan and mortgage processing. Tiffany enjoys breaking down and explaining requirements and conditions to applicants in a way that is easy for those to understand. She prides herself on getting loans into Closing well in advance.

When Tiffany is not working, she loves spending her free time creating and tasting divine recipes in her kitchen. She finds inspiration from Italian culture and recipes, and her dream is to retire there one day with her husband, Randy.

Stacey Phillips

Stacey Phillips

Transaction Coordinator

As Transaction Coordinator, Stacey brings together all the elements needed for a smooth loan closing. Her dedicated work ethic and impeccable eye for detail ensure she gets the job done right and on time. A true team player, she is known for jumping in and lending a hand without hesitation. Friendly and welcoming, Stacey truly brightens each day with positivity.

Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Stacey has lived in Austin for most of her life. Before joining the mortgage and finance industry, she honed her exceptional customer service skills as a stylist. Outside of work, Stacey stays active with regular exercise and playing frisbee with her dog. She also enjoys flexing her creative muscles by making handmade jewelry.

Allie Coffey

Allie Coffey

Marketing Coordinator

Allie is from Nashville, TN, and moved to Austin in September of 2022 from a small ski town in Telluride, CO. She has a diverse background in Marketing, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Sales, and Photography. Allie started her career in the country music industry, leading her to fashion, interior design, financial instantiation, and has now made her way to Cornerstone Home Lending. She has over 6 years of marketing experience with a track record of executing successful digital, social media, and traditional marketing campaigns and offering expertise in direct mail, event coordination, execution of customer marketing programs, online and digital advertising, email marketing, and public relations.

She's your social media bestie with a mission to help businesses grow their audience and brand recognition through social media and the power of digital marketing campaigns. Her goal is to not only create connections but ones that are intentional and long-lasting, going beyond the internet. Outside the office, she loves taking her Great Dane on hikes, traveling, snowboarding, and spending time with family and friends.

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