Per the lighter tone of our Summer Session, Jim and Alayna discuss memes, meme marketing, and new formats.

Octavia’s Uncle Phil wants a rate discount.

Ever wonder how a mortgage industry expert navigates the home buying experience? LodeStar’s CEO Jim Paolino just bought his first home and is eager to share his thoughts on the experience.

When a tech company gets bought out by a huge, publicly traded company, that means service will improve, right? …Right?

M&A can be a great growth strategy (or a great way to cash out). But when it’s your vendor that has been acquired, it’s not always a great development for you.

I recently entered into the roiling fray that is home buying in 2022. It’s always a bit of special fun for someone who’s an everyday part of the greater mortgage industry to have the experience from the consumer end—especially someone who grew up in a title and settlement services firm!

Welcome to the 2022 Summer Session of the LodeStar Lending Leaders Podcast. Per our lovely inflatable tropical office decorations, we’ve titled this brief season between seasons “Between Two Palms.” Because why not?

Even on bad days, Octavia is just glad she’s not a real estate agent.