We’re delighted to share that Dana Abernathy, CMB, Cornerstone Servicing’s Vice President of Business Development, has been honored with the Virginia Mortgage Bankers Association’s (VMBA) inaugural Compass Award. This award is especially meaningful to Dana, as Virginia is where she first launched her career in mortgage banking—and where she found the mentors who guided her own journey. The Compass Award recognizes …
Celebrating Dana Abernathy, CMB: Finalist for 2025 Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award
Cornerstone Servicing is proud to celebrate Dana Abernathy, CMB, who has been named a finalist for Women in Housing Leadership’s 2025 Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award. This honor recognizes women whose accomplishments have left a lasting impact on the industry and advanced homeownership—criteria that perfectly reflect Dana’s remarkable career and influence. Reflecting on this recognition, Dana shared: “This nomination is …
Cornerstone Servicing’s Mark Kelbaugh Named 2025 HousingWire Insider
We’re proud to announce that Mark Kelbaugh, Vice President of Special Loans at Cornerstone Servicing, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Insider. This award honors operational leaders whose strategic thinking, execution, and innovation drive the housing industry forward—and Mark embodies that excellence. Mark’s leadership drives continuous evolution amid growing demand for non-conventional products—including HELOC, home equity investment (HEI), closed-end second …
The Mortgage Note Taps Toby Wells for Solutions to Rising Insurance Costs
How Servicers Can Help With home insurance premiums on the rise across the country, more homeowners are asking: Am I fully covered — and what can I do if my rates go up? Toby Wells, President of Cornerstone Servicing, recently joined reporter Kim Haas on The Mortgage Note podcast to unpack how mortgage servicers can play a key role in helping homeowners navigate …
The End of VASP and What Comes Next for Veterans
Cornerstone’s SVP of Default speaks with MarketWatch In a recent MarketWatch article, Cornerstone Servicing’s Senior Vice President of Default, Walt Kieschnick, shared his insights on the impact of the recently discontinued Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program—an initiative designed to help VA borrowers avoid foreclosure through significantly reduced monthly payments. The piece outlines how VASP allowed the VA to purchase loans from servicers and …
Cornerstone Servicing’s Janet Martin Named 2024 HousingWire Insider
We are thrilled to announce that Janet Martin, Vice President of Digital Solutions and Communications Management at Cornerstone Servicing, has been selected as a 2024 HW Insider. This prestigious honor recognizes operational all-stars in the housing industry, and we are proud Janet is among them! “I’m honored to be named a HousingWire Insider. This recognition is a testament to our …