After years in the industry and recognizing a need for an ethics-driven mortgage lender, Mark Livingstone started Cornerstone First Financial in 2001. Cornerstone First Financial is unique due to their platform in radio and podcasts. Starting on radio prior to the implosion in 2006 and now on over seven stations, Mark learned the trade through…
Cornerstone First was a HUGE Help! Cornerstone First Financial was a HUGE help to us in getting the refinance process completed. Doug Rice and his team were friendly, courteous, and really acted in our best interest. We ended up with cash out and were able to get a better overall deal on our mortgage.…
Nick Badalian’s passion for helping people doesn’t stop at finding families a home. Nick Badalian is also a full-time firefighter for the Montgomery County Fire Department. Most of Nick’s clients don’t know he works about 48 hours a week at the firehouse. Throughout his fire-fighting career, Nick has delivered babies, pulled people from buildings, and…
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After 16 wonderful years with the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department in Bethesda, I have recently made the decision to join the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. I’ve been the Monday night Sergeant at Cabin John VD for many years and I have also served different capacities on the B.O.D including Treasurer for the eight…
Happy Thanksgiving! Firefighter’s Helping Firefighters founders Nick Badallian and Mark Livingstone are reminded about Thanksgiving with family and community. After recently attending Chief Hinde’s retirement party, we realize more than ever how close we are as firefighters…we are like family. Here are photos of Chief Alan Hinde’s retirement party. Chief Hinde has been the Division…
Did you know that according to the federal government having as little as $20,000 in revolving monthly bills meets the definition of excessive debt and that the latest numbers indicate as many as four out of five Americans fall into this category? With a massive rise of equity and homes across the country…
Firefighters Helping Firefighters and Hometown Heroes work together to save our community heroes thousands of dollars when buying and financing their homes! Firefighter Helping Firefighters honors our nation’s veterans and military families by helping them save THOUSANDS of dollars on a home purchase with Nick Badalian of Firefighters Helping Firefighters and Hometown Heroes! If you…
Firefighters Helping Firefighters and Hometown Heroes work together to save our community heroes thousands of dollars when buying and financing their home! Anne Arundel County Air Force Service Member and his family saved THOUSANDS of dollars on a new construction home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland with Nick Badalian of Firefighters Helping Firefighters and Hometown…
At Cornerstone First Financial, we speak to thousands of customers daily who have asked, “Did I miss the train on low-interest rates?” While economists do predict the rates will rise this year by at least one percentage point, it’s not too late to get on board and save with a low 30-year or…
Are you thinking about buying a new home, saving money by refinancing, or consolidating debt but your credit score isn’t really where it should be? If so, take some advice from Chris Plante and call Mark Livingstone at Cornerstone First Financial! If you don’t have a credit score of 680 or higher, the…
Firefighters Helping Firefighters and Hometown Heroes work together to save our community heroes thousands of dollars when buying and financing their home! Montgomery County Paramedic, Nicholas D. of Anne Arundel County, Maryland saved $2,874 with Nick Badalian of Firefighters Helping Firefighters and Hometown Heroes! If you are a Firefighter, First responder, Law Enforcement Employee, Military…