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Data Reports
2024 vs 2025: Year-Over-Year Mortgage Closing Cost Report
LodeStar’s 2024 vs. 2025 Year-Over-Year Closing Cost Report analyzes distinct mortgage quotes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Something Not Right
Boris really, really, really likes title.
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Full Disclosure
October Full Disclosure Full Episode
For this month’s episode of the Full Disclosure podcast, Jim, Alayna, and Tim are ready and eager to discuss all the usual questions: the cost of producing a loan, the role of tech and AI, and the value of industry conferences.
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Sales But Not Boring
It’s time for Jim’s Book Club! Every month Jim, shares what he’s been reading lately. This week, it’s all about sales… except actually interesting…
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Tech Good
All the big mortgage kahunas are talking about tech. Again.
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Things Are Going Great (Seriously)
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.
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More Than Just Surviving
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.
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September 2025 Full Episode
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.
Deeper Thoughts
How to Be One-of-a-Kind
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.