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Jim Paolino

CEO

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

M&A

The mortgage industry can learn a few things from Forrest Gump

Better for mortgage businesses to take on the purchase market “storm” than batten down the hatches in port, writes LodeStar Software Solutions CEO Jim Paolino.

By Jim Paolino

April 23
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