Lone Star LO

Only Lone Star LO gets the job done. We roundup the data, insight and products that let Texans win the mortgage rodeo.

August 2023

Mortgage Slingers

This is one distinction the Lone Star State would like to turn down: Texas is the toughest state to close a mortgage in, according to research by Lone Star LO. In this issue, we also highlight Kristin Stark, who is one tough cookie; Frost Bank’s return to mortgages; and so much more.

The Tough Cookie
Cover Story
The Tough Cookie

At or away from the closing table, Kristin Stark is in it to win it

Sarah Wolak
Number of first-time home buyers continues to drop; buyers getting older
Report Reveals Insights On Texas Homebuyers And Sellers

Number of first-time home buyers continues to drop; buyers getting older

Habitat For Humanity’s Zero-Interest Mortgage Program
An Inspiring Journey Through Habitat For Humanity’s Zero-Interest Mortgage Program

An empowering community-focused lending initiative helps a relentless texas woman transform her life

Steve Goode
The Story Of Your Success
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Austin Is The New Austin
Austin Is The New Austin

The capital city is being revamped into a premier place for young tech workers

Sarah Wolak
In Denial
In Denial

Lone Star LO analysis shows Texas was the toughest state for mortgage closings in 2022

David Krechevsky
Texas Joins California As State With 30-Million-Plus Population
Texas Joins California As State With 30-Million-Plus Population

Lone Star State’s birthrate largely responsible for the benchmark

Kristie Wilder
New Legislative Changes
Texas Law Changes Target Equity Lenders

New rules in place on releasing liens, local inconsistencies, and data breaches

A Major Player Returns To Mortgages
A Major Player Returns To Mortgages

Frost Bank targets almost $2 billion in mortgage originations

Steve Goode
Texas Housing Tango
Texas Housing Tango: Rising Rates and Shifting Strategies

As high-interest rates shake the market, originators redefine their game plans, tackling challenging terrain with innovation and resilience

Sarah Wolak
Lone Star LO

Texas is one big state, and it takes a big reach to keep its mortgage origination pros in the game. Only Lone Star LO gets the job done. We roundup the data, insight and products that let Texans win the mortgage rodeo.