Deeper Thoughts

Deeper Thoughts

What Differentiates LodeStar’s Quality of Service?

The LodeStar Kelsey joined was three people, including her. Now, LodeStar, though still a small business, has nearly twenty employees spread across several departments. And with that growth in personnel has come a growth in the amount of knowledge LodeStar possesses.

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The Story of “A Tale of Two Mortgages”

Ever wonder where we got the idea to publish a weekly comic strip for the mortgage industry? Read the story of “A Tale of Two Mortgages.”

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Growth During A Tough Season

This year was one of progress for LodeStar. Growing in a tough market, gaining market share and adding a slew of great integrations (with more to come).

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How to Get the Most Out of Tech You Already Have

Buying tech is one thing. Getting your team to effectively and efficiently adopt it is another story. It’s not impossible—far from it—but it takes intentionality and leadership. 

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Why Data Management Matters

When Ron joined LodeStar two and a half years ago, the first order of business was instilling a sense of cohesion to the company’s fee management processes.

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Automate the Automatable:
David Spector Reflects on Ten Years in Business

Wherever we can, we automate the automatable. If we didn’t, how could we credibly sell an automation tool?

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Navigating the Mortgage Technology Maze

So, you’re in the mortgage business and looking for the perfect solution to level up your game. The question is: customizable or configurable? Now, don’t let these words fool you—they may sound similar, but they’re worlds apart.

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Reflections on Ten Years in Business

CEO Jim Paolino reflects on ten years in business.

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Millennials, Gen Z, and the Mortgage Industry

It’s been said once or twice that the mortgage industry tends to “eat its young,” when it comes to development and mentorship. There’s not enough emphasis on recruiting or, especially, developing the next generation of thought leaders.

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