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At Cornerstone Home Lending, we create a happy workplace that inspires team members, drives production, and builds lasting legacies.
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At Cornerstone Home Lending, we create a happy workplace that inspires team members, drives production, and builds lasting legacies.
Learn How
Cornerstone Home Lending was created in 1988 with the goal to add legacy value to all of its team members by building a team of talented, caring people who were passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives through the platform of home lending.
Over three decades and 460,000 satisfied customers later, Cornerstone was approved as a state savings bank in October 2022. We have become a recognized national lender with high ratings for customer service and team member satisfaction. With mortgage professionals like YOU, our success story will continue to grow.
For us, mortgage is about making the dream of homeownership a simple, easy process through service-centric team members who are supported by world-class technology and efficient processes. We will always be committed to do what’s right for our team members and the people we serve. We put people over profits, and we build solid relationships that last a lifetime.
From a Top Producer Trip for high-volume producers, to birthday and work anniversary recognitions, to loan production office holidays and giveaways, we see it as essential to celebrate and encourage our team members for doing an exceptional job.
"We believe we can accomplish worthwhile goals and achieve great success together as a team." -Marc Laird
When you join Cornerstone, our entire team has your back so you can get straight to production.
There are 5.2 supporting Team Members for every 1 Loan Officer. Our in-house operations, time-saving LoanFly® tech tools, and dedicated team members deliver seamless, on-time closings, setting you up for continued success with clients and partners.
We offer 250+ loan programs, including niche and non-QM products. With our extensive mortgage menu, you can offer clients financing solutions that fit their needs and help them move fast in a competitive market.
We are honored to lead and support such an outstanding group of people in the home financing industry.
"We respect and care for our people" is one of our core convictions as a company that we seek to live out daily. An entrepreneurial spirit is valued here, as we encourage our team members' input and ideas and as we support the growth and success of our our loan originators. Creating a supportive and happy workplace as we serve our customers with integrity and excellence helps drive our day-to-day work.
Chief Executive Officer / Mortgage Banker and Director
NMLS 1314682
Mr. Laird joined Cornerstone Home Lending as Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development in August 2014. He has served as Chief Administrative Officer of Cornerstone Home Lending since November 2019, and he has been a member of Cornerstone's Executive Committee since 2014. He has been a member of Cornerstone's Board of Directors since February 2021. He previously served as Cornerstone's Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development from August 2014-October 2019, where he assisted in a variety of new initiatives across the information technology, loan production and secondary marketing divisions, as well as coordinated strategic decisions relating to various legal, compliance, risk, human resources and administrative matters.
Regional President
NMLS 266865
With 33 years in the mortgage banking business, Jim Hunter leads with proven experience and is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others. He joined Cornerstone Home Lending in January 2001 and partnered with Gene Humphries to build the Mountain West Region for Cornerstone. With Gene moving to a corporate role, Jim assumed the leadership as Regional President. Jim’s vision is to continue to create a fulfilling workplace with the highest quality of professional talent, working together to help people reach their dreams.
Chief Revenue Officer
NMLS 247425
After graduating from CSU with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Real Estate, Gene Humphries entered the mortgage industry. For the past 12 years he has been the Mountain West Regional President but has recently taken over a new roll, Chief Revenue Officer. Gene is passionate about providing superior customer service and positively impacting the lives of homeowners within the community. Outside of work he loves to go to church, travel, and be with his family and friends.
Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis
NMLS 269170
Cody Hart graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He has over 27 years of experience in the mortgage industry and has been the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis for Cornerstone 12 years. In his free time, Cody enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, four wheeling, and spending time with his family and friends.
Vice President, Production Support Manager
NMLS 1491764
Alice grew up in Iowa and graduated with a degree in education. She taught for a short time but quickly decided that mortgage banking offered lots of opportunity and constant learning. Starting as an assistant processor, she has held a multitude of positions from internal audit to managing an underwriting group. She now leads a fantastic team that is ready and able to help with nearly any challenge from pre-qualification through post-closing.
Regional Business Manager
Pam Carrington started her career in the mortgage industry right out of high school. After working for 6 years, she went to CSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Computer Information Management. She now has over 40 years of experience spanning from processing to originating. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Vice President of Operations
Connie Begger has worked in the mortgage industry since 1991. She manages processing and closing for the Mountain West Region and has previously managed post-closing operations and compliance/risk functions. Born in Billings, Montana, Connie earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Montana State University and her Master of Science in Finance from Colorado State University. She is an active member of CMLA, currently participating on the Operations and Compliance Forum.
Connie has lived in Colorado since 1990, and in her spare time, she enjoys gardening, yoga, and Pilates, but her favorite times are spent with her family. Connie takes pride in helping people obtain the American dream of home ownership!
Project Manager
After nearly 2 decades as the Mountain West Division IT Support Specialist, Matt moved into a new role in 2020. This role has allowed him to expand his sphere of influence to include project management, program development, report creation and management, IT Support, and team member engagement and accountability. Matt strives to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members every day. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, visiting breweries with friends, and tailgating at CSU football games.
Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth
Stacey Harding, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth for Cornerstone Home Lending, is a mortgage banking executive with 38 years of broad experience in the mortgage lending industry. Mr. Harding is passionate about building and growing production teams and believes his approach to servant leadership has been the key to his success.
During his diverse career, in addition to Originations and Branch Management, he managed a National Operations and Originations platform for a top 3 builder-owned mortgage company and served as Executive Vice President and National Production Manager for another Colorado mortgage company. In his new role, Mr. Harding will be working with the Executive and Regional Leadership teams at Cornerstone Home Lending to help grow and lead the organization with quality production teams, including new Branch Offices, as well as strategic Joint Ventures.
Regional Talent Acquisition Manager
Tonya is a Regional Talent Acquisition Manager at Cornerstone. She joined Cornerstone in 2020 to support the advancement of the Humphries Region, and comes with over 12 years of recruitment experience. Tonya is very knowledgeable in developing sourcing strategies, behavioral assessments, relationship development and employment marketing. And, she is passionate, to say the least, about helping individuals reach their professional goals.
Tonya and her husband, Gary, have two daughters, and recently added a Labradoodle to the family. In her free time she enjoys following her daughters’ activities, attending concerts and traveling.
“I came to Cornerstone one year ago and LOVE working here! It was a really hard decision to leave the bank I had worked at for 25 years but ended up being a great decision. Everyone in the company is so committed to the customer and closing on time. The culture of caring and fun is amazing.”
– Carri Dixon, Area Manager
“Cornerstone is such a wonderful company to work for. They really care about their team members, and they show that so often. They understand that family comes first. In the 20+ years I’ve worked for them, they have proven that time and time again.”
– Michelle Keating, Senior Loan Processor
“I have worked for Cornerstone Home Lending for 12 years, but I have been in the mortgage industry for over 25 years working for 2 other lenders prior to Cornerstone. I would have to say working for Cornerstone Home Lending was the best move I ever made! Cornerstone leaders shows us confidence in our abilities and encourages us to succeed in our goals. I always feel valued, which in this industry can sometimes be lacking. Working remote as an underwriter I was afraid I might be overlooked and not considered a part of the team, but that has never happened, they empower me to do my job successfully and professionally and make sure we are paid well and given incentives to do so. Cornerstone Home Lending is a wonderful, strong, successful company and in return they make me feel like I want to do my best for them and that I am valued.”
– Jennifer Weller, Underwriter
“Cornerstone believes that I can do my job and provides me with any tools to improve. I believe Cornerstone will always be looking forward and upward to make the company the best it can be.”
– Jaime Rice, Receptionist
“I have been an underwriter at Cornerstone Home Lending for 12 years now. During my time with Cornerstone, I have found the work atmosphere positive, caring and productive. Our SR Management is very involved with the day-to-day operation, and the support staff has years of experience. The Operations Staff has an abundance of materials provided by the Company to assist in delivering quality loans. What I enjoy the most is the relationship between the Operations and Production Staff, our teams work closely together to find a way to put loans together to get to the closing table. I really enjoy working for a company where teamwork is a top priority.”
– Penny Mercer, Underwriter
“I have processed for the Cornerstone Home Lending family for over 18 years (more than half of my career). The company and the management teams know how to get the job done professionally without ever compromising quality, integrity, or compassion. I do not want to work anywhere else again!”
– Kay Orto, Loan Processor
