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2026 Purchase Mortgage Closing Cost Data Report
Closing costs as a percentage of sales price hovers around 0.5% to 3%, with an average percentage of 1.04% and a median of 0.85%. Just like in 2025, Delaware leads the pack at a whopping 3.06% of the sales price.
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Full Disclosure
What Ticks Us Off the Most
Here on the Full Disclosure podcast, we try to keep things chill. But when it’s time to grind our gears… don’t even get us started.
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
CRM Revisited
Horace and Octavia continue their protracted conflict over the use of the CRM (or lack thereof).
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Hometown Highlights: A Brief Note on Soft Pretzels (No, Seriously)
Everyone knows both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania as a whole are known for their soft pretzels. In fact, The Reader’s Digest recently classified the soft pretzel as Pennsylvania’s favorite snack in their roundup of favorite treats by state.
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Hometown Highlights: Cheesesteak Roundup
Anybody even remotely familiar with the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania knows that we’re famous for the cheesesteak. In our town, there are lots of people making cheesesteaks, with more than a few claiming to be the best.
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Want to Beta Test A New Product for Us?
LodeStar is looking for lenders to beta test an exciting new product. This product will allow lenders to disclose monthly and one-time mortgage costs to borrowers before receiving an application.
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WEBINAR: What is an LOS and Why Should I Care?
Join us on Tuesday September 21st at 2pm EST to learn more about Loan Origination Systems and how providing your fees directly to the lender can provide you with a competitive edge.
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Purchase-market opportunity exists for those who can efficiently deliver loans
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