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Lending Leaders
Growth and Profitability
Alayna Gardner interviews Nick Friedman to talk about the relationship between profitability and growth in the mortgage industry.
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
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That game of Solitaire isn’t going to play itself.
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Navigating the EPC Changeover
For this week’s Lending Leaders, LodeStar’s own Kelsey Wright discusses the upcoming changeover to Encompass® EPC.
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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.
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“Holding My Breath”
Rates are starting to slip, and Horace doesn’t want to jinx it.
Deeper Thoughts
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.
Lending Leaders
More Than Just Surviving
LodeStar’s Alayna Gardner chats with the indefatigable Liz Short, CEO of Short Solutions, about how to do more than just “Survive Till ’25.”
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Why Data Management Matters
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.
Lending Leaders
A Better World Through PMI
This week’s guest is a new friend, Nomi Smith, Founder and CEO of PMI Rate Pro. She and Jim Paolino chat about Nomi’s amazing story, her journey into mortgage lending, and her expertise in the world of mortgage insurance.
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“Sea Turtle Dealership”
Octavia talks with a client about her upcoming closing.