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Shane Miller
Co-founder, New Story Lending
In this conversation, Shane Miller shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of New Story Lending. He discusses the importance of home ownership, the barriers many face in achieving it, and the mission-driven approach of his company to provide affordable housing solutions.
Storms build leaders. Raised by a single mom who sometimes couldn't pay the rent, Shane says anyone can lead in the calm — it's leading through the storm that stands out, a resolve forged in the Army and 20+ years in mortgage banking.
Some loans are worth doing at a loss. New Story consciously closes down-payment-assistance and bond program loans that make no money, because affordable lending is the mission — and the industry needs honest conversations about why most banks avoid them.
Homeownership has no color — but access does. Education is the first barrier: too many consumers never apply because they assume they can't qualify.
Match task with talent. Shane runs production and business development while partner Juan Rodas runs capital markets — knowing what you don't know, and trusting your partner there, is why the bank was profitable in 90 days.
