FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
St. Louis, MO (June 30, 2014) – Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc., a privately-held St. Louis based mortgage-banking firm, is excited and proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the Top Places to Work in the St. Louis region for three consecutive years. Cornerstone is listed as the only Top Mortgage Banker to work for on the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Top Workplaces list.
Every year, Workplace Dynamics and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch come together to recognize local companies that create a positive work environment for their employees. The evaluation for the Top Workplaces program is based upon feedback from an employee survey. In order to qualify for the Top Workplaces list, 35% of a company’s employees must complete the survey. Cornerstone exceeded this requirement with 78% of their staff participating in the assessment.
When asked about the Top Workplaces list, President/CEO, Jim Dean stated, “We are honored to have been selected for this recognition, especially since the judges were our employees. Without their dedication, we would not continuously be the Top Mortgage Banker to work for in St. Louis. We take great pride in making our company a place where people can thrive and learn. We will continue to work hard to make sure Cornerstone stays a great place to work.”
Angi Stevenson, Senior Vice President/COO, went on to say, “Our employees are an essential part of Cornerstone’s success. We sincerely appreciate all of their hard work and commitment. I believe this award is a reflection of the relationships we have with our staff and the outstanding work they do.”
Cornerstone continues to grow rapidly each year. At the time of the survey, Cornerstone had a total of 141 employees. They now have over 165 employees. Cornerstone also recently opened offices in Northland, Missouri and Johnson County, Kansas.
Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. is always looking for talented individuals to join their team. If you feel like you would be a good fit, please visit their company website to fill out an employment application or email your resume to JoinOurTeam@CornerstoneMortgage.com.
About Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc.:
Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. has been in operation since 1995 and was founded by Jim Dean (President/CEO) and Angi Stevenson (Senior Vice President/COO). Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. is currently licensed in six (6) states and has over 165 employees, with 14 locations and is rapidly growing. Jim Dean (President/CEO) was named one of the 100 Most Influential Mortgage Executives in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine in 2013 and 2014. Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. is an A+ accredited lender with the Better Business Bureau and continues to have an outstanding reputation. In 2013, Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. became the #1 largest lender in Missouri to have approvals from all three agencies: Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, and Fannie Mae. Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. was named a Top 100 Mortgage Company in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine. The company was listed as one of the top-producing mortgage lenders in the country by Scotsman Guide. Angi Stevenson (Senior Vice President/COO) and Cornerstone were featured in Forbes Magazine in 2013. Revenues at Cornerstone have grown to exceed $26 million dollars annually, with closed loan production surpassing $900 million annually. Cornerstone is a ProLoan approved lender. Cornerstone has been featured on the fastest growing privately-held companies in America list by INC. 500/5000 for four (4) years in a row. Regionally, the company has been the #1 fastest growing mortgage banker in Missouri for the last five (5) years and is currently the 17th fastest growing privately-held company in the St. Louis region. The company is currently the 2nd largest privately-held mortgage banker in Missouri. Cornerstone is also a Top 2 USDA lender in Missouri. Processing, underwriting, and closing are completed locally by Cornerstone.
For More Information, Contact:
Jim Dean, President
Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc.
17280 N Outer 40 Rd., Suite 100
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(314) 995-9919
