Betty Lonis Named SVP, Human Resources for Stonegate Mortgage

INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwired - April 12, 2016) - Stonegate Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: SGM), a leading publicly traded mortgage company focused on originating, financing and servicing U.S. residential mortgage loans, today announced that Betty Lonis has been named Senior Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, she will lead the company's human resources efforts. She will report directly to Jim Smith, Stonegate Mortgage President and COO.

Commenting on Ms. Lonis, Jim Smith said, "Betty is a strong human resources leader with a successful track record in talent acquisition, team building and organizational development. I am very excited she has joined us and look forward to working with her as part of the Stonegate team." 

Ms. Lonis has over 25 years of experience in the human resources field. Most recently, she worked as Vice President, Human Resources, for Navient Corporation. Previously, she held senior positions with UnitedHealthcare as Human Capital Director and Eli Lilly and Company as Human Resources Manager.

"It is clear that Stonegate Mortgage is not only a leader in the mortgage industry, but more importantly a company that places tremendous value on its customers and employees," said Ms. Lonis. "I look forward to working with the Stonegate team and making a contribution to their continuing success."

About Stonegate Mortgage Corporation

Founded in 2005, Stonegate Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: SGM) is a leading, publicly traded, mortgage company that originates, finances and services agency and non-agency residential mortgages through its network of retail offices and approved third party originators. Stonegate Mortgage also provides financing through its fully integrated warehouse lending platform, NattyMac. Stonegate Mortgage's operational excellence, financial strength, dedication to customer service and commitment to technology have positioned the firm as a leading provider in the housing finance market.

For more information on Stonegate Mortgage Corporation, please visit www.stonegatemtg.com.

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