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Sticking to Core Values
While at TMC’s “The Mane Event” in Louisville, Kentucky, Alayna had the opportunity to chat with Stephen Huang, Key Account Director at MeridianLink, about sales, the benefits of being a vendor vs. a lender, and the importance of sticking to your core values.
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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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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).
Loan Estimate Challenges
Florida’s Biggest LE Challenges
Florida is another state in which title insurance rates are promulgated (set by regulatory authority). However, the rates may vary by type of mortgage transaction. Refinance mortgages are of particular interest, as a substitution discount or reissue may be available.
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The Power of Vulnerability
Raquel Borras, host of Raq the Boat and Women Who Shred, talks with Alayna Gardner about bridging the generational gap, fostering accountability, and bringing a spirit of fun to the workplace.
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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The Impact of the NAR Ruling
Jim chats with longtime LodeStar friend, Matt Einheber, Principal at TitleEQ and Creator of Title Box, about the impact of the NAR ruling and the future of real estate.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Holding My Breath”
Rates are starting to slip, and Horace doesn’t want to jinx it.
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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.