How are things at LodeStar and SettleWise? Good, actually. Jim and Alayna sit down to talk about things are going as we anticipate fall conference season and other new, exciting changes.

Horace bemoans the ongoing shutdown.

Welcome back to Full Disclosure! Jim and Alayna sit down to discuss the state of the market over the past month, the effects of the rate cut, and how mortgage lenders are strategizing for changes ahead.

Horace is in denial about the shutdown.

Here it is, gang! The very first full episode cut of the Full Disclosure Podcast. Here’s Jim and Alayna’s full conversation for September 2025, where they cover the Encompass SDK sunset delay, LodeStar’s recent Inc. 5000 win, and the virtues of pumpkin spice.

At the end of the day, that is what differentiates LodeStar’s sales and marketing. Real people who make time and space to try out interesting, original ideas.

For this week’s episode of Full Disclosure, Jim’s got a book to share. Per our regular “Jim’s Book Club” segment, Jim has a great title to share, which helped LodeStar’s team structure goals and projects.

Octavia processes her irritation with certain perspectives toward economic policy change.

LodeStar’s commitment to the core value of clarity starts and ends with offering impeccable customer service to our client users, who have done us the honor of making our Closing Cost Calculator a vital aspect of their lending process.