Built by top producers for top producers.

Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality customer service, offering an extensive range of home loan programs with competitive rates to provide a solution for every borrower.

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A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST

60+ branches & 270+ loan officers across the country.

Licensed in 48 states, Cornerstone First Mortgage is a full-service mortgage bank headquartered in San Diego. We handle all aspects of the loan process—including processing, underwriting, and funding—in-house. Having grown significantly over the past few years, we are continuously seeking driven and motivated individuals to join our team. We operate on a hybrid model, offering both banking and brokering options to meet the diverse needs of our loan officers and their clients.

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LEADERSHIP THAT PRODUCES

Sean Cahan, President & owner originated over $100M in 2023 while owning & operating the bank.

Sean Cahan brings over 20 years of industry expertise to revolutionize the loan origination process for today's loan officers. As a top producer, Sean continually enhances efficiency to help you close more loans. His hands-on experience in originating loans nationwide gives him a profound understanding of various markets and client needs, aligning him closely with the challenges loan officers face.

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“At Cornerstone, we bridge the gap between Sales and Operations. You have direct access to dedicated LOAs, processors, and underwriters. You’ll never feel like you’re fighting to get deals closed! As a loan officer in today’s market you must spend far more time focused on marketing and business producing activities to maintain the pipeline you desire— at Cornerstone be a loan officer and leave the rest to us.”

THE BEST TECHNOLOGY
IN THE BUSINESS

At Cornerstone, we use modern, streamlined tools to help you grow your business, stay organized and maintain efficiency. Your borrowers & realtor partners stay up to date every step of the way to give you more time to develop relationships. Our structure helps you keep track of your leads, deals, and closings so you can scale with ease.

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A proprietary software built and owned by Cornerstone First Mortgage.

By providing a detailed visual comparison of multiple mortgage options, The Mortgage Lab enables clients to see the differences clearly.

MARKETING SUPPORT

Our loan officers can grow their business & referral partner network with access to high quality marketing materials, on-demand. Our loan officers also receive support from our marketing department for all custom requests.
Our Social Media Program lets loan officers grow their network & capitalize from social media engagement, all with less than 1 hour of their time a month.
Each month 20 pieces of content, including custom videos, will be automatically posted for you on your social media channels!
With our tools, loan officers can easily and automatically manage and share their best reviews across all platforms. They can create social proof and help win new customers by adding reviews to rank higher on organic search.

A SOLUTION FOR EVERY BORROWER

When leadership produces, it allows us to stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring we offer unmatched product knowledge and a full spectrum range of loan solutions including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, DPA, Construction, Non-QM, and more. While also providing truly transparent pricing, you’ll be shocked to see how much markup you have been carrying - as we still allow you to broker as well.

Loan Programs

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking to invest in loan officers in all markets who are aiming to take their business to new heights!

LOAN OFFICERS

Interested in coming over with your team? Great! We are always looking for driven leaders to expand their reach and grow their team with us.

MOTIVATED TEAMS

Run your branch like your own business! Scale your income outside of your own production and take the next step in your career.

BRANCH MANAGERS

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OUR BRANCHES

Noah T.

Branch Success Manager
“Cornerstone is THE place to grow your career. I chose Cornerstone because I want to work around the smartest and toughest. It's different & fun all at the same time!”
Teri K.

Branch Manager
“Good people, golden energy and great service! We are a family of integrity, and respect. This is our message!”
Matt A.

Branch Manager
“Cornerstone First has been home for 6 years. The culture of teamwork, in-house everything and marketing support gives my team every advantage in today's complex market.”
Rick S.

Branch Manager
“The people at Cornerstone care about our clients and do there best to meet there needs. The firm has helped me grow my business by executing at a high level with a personal touch.”
Eric r.

Branch Manager
“Cornerstone is a fantastic working environment where everyone is always looking to make everyone better.”