Robert O'Branovich Named Mid Atlantic Regional Sales Manager for Stonegate Mortgage

INDIANAPOLIS, IN--(Marketwired - May 03, 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 Robert O'Branovich has been named Mid Atlantic Regional Sales Manager. In this role, he will lead the Mid Atlantic Region's Third Party Origination sales teams, selling products in the company's four TPO channels -- broker, non-delegated correspondent, delegated correspondent and bulk mandatory. He will report directly to John Pantalone, SVP TPO Eastern Division.

Commenting on Mr. O'Branovich, Steve Landes, Stonegate Mortgage EVP and National Director of Sales said, "Bob's vision and extensive industry experience make him an excellent addition to the Stonegate Mortgage team. We are confident that he will make strides growing TPO sales in the Mid Atlantic region."

Mr. O'Branovich has over 25 years of experience in sales, management and leadership roles in the residential wholesale mortgage market. Most recently, he worked as Regional Sales Manager at CMG Financial. Previously, he served as Vice President, Eastern Production at Interbank Mortgage, as well as Regional Sales Manager at Homeward Residential and Regional Sales Manager at Nationstar Mortgage.

"My knowledge of this region, coupled with my passion for the industry and Stonegate Mortgage's superb standard for customer service ensure that we are well-positioned for success," Mr. O'Branovich added.

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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