Celebrating Dana Abernathy, CMB – Inaugural VMBA Compass Award Winner

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 …

Toby Wells to Speak at IMN’s MSR Forum on November 21, 2024

Cornerstone Servicing is revved up for the 10th annual IMN Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights Forum (East), held November 21-22 in Brooklyn, NY. We are excited to participate as a sponsor and exhibitor again in 2024! In addition, Cornerstone Servicing President Toby Wells will contribute insight to a panel discussion about “in vogue” products and servicing best practices. Catch Toby’s conference …

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 …

Navigating Hardships: Communication, Education and Support

Our We Empower series explores the many ways Cornerstone Servicing team members make a positive difference in the lives of people we serve. In this edition, Craig Boomer, our Vice President of Collections and Loss Mitigation, shares ways we support homeowners who are navigating hardships and unique aspects of our team and culture that set Cornerstone Servicing apart as a subservicer. How …

INSIDE THE TALENT FORGE: Recruiting Brilliance and Beyond

Our We Empower series explores the many ways Cornerstone Servicing team members make a positive difference in the lives of people we serve. In this edition, we sat down with Matt Bidelman to explore how he is making an impact as a recruiter, the distinctive culture at Cornerstone, and the dynamic landscape of mortgage servicing. How does your team continuously improve our …

COMMUNICATING EXCELLENCE:  Agile, Engaging and Transformative 

Our We Empower series explores the many ways Cornerstone Servicing team members make a positive difference in the lives of people we serve. We sat down with Deana Delaura to explore her role as Communications Project Manager and our approach to crafting helpful and compliant homeowner communications as the mortgage industry evolves. How does your team continuously improve our support for people …

Dana Abernathy, CMB, Honored With Prestigious Herschel Greer Memorial Award

The Nashville Mortgage Bankers Association (NMBA) recently honored Cornerstone Servicing’s Dana Abernathy, CMB, with its elite Herschel Greer Memorial Award. This distinction is the highest honor the NMBA can bestow on any member, with only 12 recipients throughout its history. Dana is the first to receive this award since 2002. We are tremendously proud of her many accomplishments and grateful …

Stacy Speas Honored Among ‘Women of Inspiration’ in the Mortgage Industry

The honor recognizes Stacy as an impactful leader, fervent advocate for others, and catalyst for innovation in the evolving mortgage industry. We are proud of her ongoing transformative impact on Cornerstone Servicing, which touches every homeowner and lending organization we serve. Asked about her personal mantra, Stacy shared: “Throughout my career, my guiding philosophy has been ‘all work is work …