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Loan Estimate Challenges

Arkanasas’s Biggest LE Challenges

Known as “The Natural State,” Arkansas is a fairly straight-forward place when it comes to LE challenges for real estate transactions.

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A Tale of Two Mortgages

Just Use RON

Horace’s refusal to embrace technology has consequences for

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A Tale of Two Mortgages

Bidding the Year Farewell

Octavia says goodbye to 2023.

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Loan Estimate Challenges

Wyoming’s Biggest LE Challenges

Known as “The Equality State,” Wyoming holds the distinction of being the first state in the nation to have a county public library.

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Lending Leaders

Reflecting on 2023

Get ready for an eyeful of holiday sweater… Alayna and Jim sit down with Dave Spektor to reflect on 2023 and look forward to 2024.

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Loan Estimate Challenges

West Virginia’s Biggest LE Challenges

West Virginia has a few unique features with regard to its real estate closing fees. Recording fees are consistently priced statewide in West Virginia.

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Loan Estimate Challenges

Alabama’s Biggest LE Challenges

There are very few wrinkles for loan officers to consider when it comes to closing fees deep in the heart of Dixie. 

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Deeper Thoughts

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).

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A Tale of Two Mortgages

“Before the Holidays”

Octavia is ready for holiday break…

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