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Lending Leaders
The Joy of Problem Solving
This week, Alayna had the pleasure of speaking with Stacy Holindrake, a veteran of the mortgage industry with a strong background in Mortgage Operations. Together they discuss new opportunities and the joy of problem solving
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Deeper Thoughts
What To Do When Things Are “Kind of OK”
One of our core values at LodeStar is Clarity. We aspire to be honest and straightforward. Sometimes that’s easy. Sometimes, especially when the market is just “kind of OK,” that’s tough.
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Loan Estimate Challenges
Tennessee’s Biggest LE Challenges
Home to The Grand Ole Opry, the longest running radio show in the world for any genre, Tennessee is also the birthplace of cotton candy, Mountain Dew and the Moon Pie.
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Lending Leaders
Live from IMB23!
For this week’s LLL, we chatted with some industry friends and partners at the 2023 Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference in sunny Coronado, California.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Three More Weeks”
Horace reports back from Big Corporate Closing Cost Provider™.
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Has Your Business Reached “Escape Velocity” Yet?
It’s impossible to know when a turnaround in the mortgage industry will happen, but I can guarantee it is going to happen.
Lending Leaders
Serving the Larger Conversation with Rob Chrisman
For this week’s episode of LodeStar Lending Leaders, we were beyond excited to sit down with Rob Chrisman of the Chrisman Commentary. In our industry, he’s a legend who needs no introduction. He was kind enough to give some of his time to our podcast while at IMB23 in Coronado, California.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Still Nope”
Octavia is waiting to hear back from Big Corporate Closing Cost Provider™.
Deeper Thoughts
The Battle Between Work Expectations and Balance
I think the real issue lies in the matter of setting expectations. Many times, especially in burnout cultures, we’re told one thing but quickly learn there are “unspoken expectations.”
Lending Leaders
Mortgage Lending and Personal Brand
For this week’s episode of LodeStar Lending Leaders, Alayna spoke with Joe Wilson, Founder of Social Coach. Together they talked all things social media, the future of the mortgage lending process, and how to develop a personal brand.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Ice Cream Shop”
Octavia doubts Horace’s newfound enthusiasm for mortgage industry conferences.
Deeper Thoughts
We Learn Best Through Mistakes
More than occasionally, we all fail to get the result we want. We come up short. We make mistakes. And it’s here that we can truly take our lessons and develop judgement.