FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STONEGATE MORTGAGE APPOINTS SCOTT HOUP SVP, EASTERN DIVISION MANAGER Indianapolis, IN - July 15, 2015 - Stonegate Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: SGM), a leading, publicly-traded mortgage company announced today that Scott Houp has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President, Third Party Origination Eastern Division Manager. In this role, he will support Third Party Origination regional sales teams. Together with Greg Armstrong, Senior Vice President, Third Party Origination Western Division Manager, Mr. Houp will also focus on efficiently executing the implementation of new growth strategies, technologies and sales management. He will report directly to Kevin McCafferty, EVP, TPO Lending.

Commenting on Mr. Houp, Kevin McCafferty, EVP, TPO Lending, said, "Scott's experience positions him as a clear fit for the role of Eastern Division Manager. We are happy to have him on our team and are confident that his innovative leadership style will contribute to Stonegate Mortgage's position as a leader in the mortgage industry."
Mr. Houp has more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Most recently, he worked as FVP National Production, Wholesale and Correspondent at Kinecta Federal Credit Union. Previously, he held management positions at several financial institutions, including MetLife and Washington Mutual Bank. His skills in management and his knowledge of the correspondent channel qualify him for his new role.
"At Stonegate Mortgage, it is clear that both customer and employee satisfaction are of top priority," said Mr. Houp. "I'm looking forward to playing a part in both internal and external development at a time when the company is creating and implementing new technologies like TPO Connect that significantly improve the ability of third parties to originate and fund mortgages."
In addition to Mr. Houp's appointment, Dwayne Cook will assume the role of SVP, TPO Program Manager. In this position, Mr. Cook will work closely with Mr. Houp and Mr. Armstrong to develop internal growth strategies and to direct the corporate planning activities of all Stonegate Mortgage Third Party Origination. He will also report to Mr. McCafferty.

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 emerging housing finance market.
For more information on Stonegate Mortgage Corporation, please visit www.stonegatemtg.com.

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Media Contact:
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