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.

The LodeStar Kelsey joined was three people, including her. Now, LodeStar, though still a small business, has nearly twenty employees spread across several departments. And with that growth in personnel has come a growth in the amount of knowledge LodeStar possesses.

Ever wonder where we got the idea to publish a weekly comic strip for the mortgage industry? Read the story of “A Tale of Two Mortgages.”

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).

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. 

When Ron joined LodeStar two and a half years ago, the first order of business was instilling a sense of cohesion to the company’s fee management processes.

Wherever we can, we automate the automatable. If we didn’t, how could we credibly sell an automation tool?

So, you’re in the mortgage business and looking for the perfect solution to level up your game. The question is: customizable or configurable? Now, don’t let these words fool you—they may sound similar, but they’re worlds apart.

CEO Jim Paolino reflects on ten years in business.