Consumer Direct of America last year achieved its first corporate objective – originating $1 billion in new loans – and now hopes continued growth can help it turn the corner to profitability. Launched in 2000 as a specialty coffee retailer, CDA quickly changed gears and moved into the mortgage market by acquiring Las Vegas Mortgage in 2002, Pro Mortgage in 2003 and Ocean West in 2004. The company remains on the lookout for more profitable…