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Jim Paolino

CEO

Jim Paolino is CEO of LodeStar Software Solutions, based in Hoboken, N.J.

Originations

Is your mortgage production process ready for a purchase market?

The likelihood of a purchase-focused market in 2021 means it’s time to make time to improve operations, LodeStar Software Solutions CEO Jim Paolino says.

By Jim Paolino

December 9
Digital mortgages

When the 800-pound gorilla arrives, will we collaborate better?

There is a real possibility of a large, nonmortgage brand coming into the industry and consolidating a disjointed loan origination process.

By Jim Paolino

February 27
Digital mortgages

Lenders, leave no stone unturned in battle against margin compression

Most digital transformation efforts concentrate on loan origination technology and do not deal with the costs incurred in the settlement and closing process.

By Jim Paolino

August 8

TRENDING

CFPB

CFPB sues 1st Alliance alleging improper LO licensing

The CFPB’s allegations are similar to unresolved accusations Connecticut first levied against the company in 2018.

By Bonnie Sinnock

January 15
Earnings

Mortgages surprisingly resilient in early bank earnings: KBW

While some industry forecasts predicted origination volumes would fall 7% quarter-to-quarter in 4Q, early earnings numbers from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citi and PNC Bank show they were down just 3% when purchased loans are excluded.

By Bonnie Sinnock

January 15
Originations

Fannie and Freddie boost 2021 forecasts due to vaccine distribution

Despite mortgage rates expected to rise modestly in 2021, a bolstered Biden administration stimulus package and COVID-19 vaccination efforts bring promise for economic recovery.

By Paul Centopani

January 15