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2025 Refinance Mortgage Closing Cost Data Report
The national average total closing costs for a refinance mortgage transaction were $2,207. This is an average of 0.67% of the refinance loan amount.
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Something Not Right
Boris really, really, really likes title.
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Full Disclosure
June 2026 Full Episode
Summer is JUST around the corner, and we’re loving the sunshine and warmth as we discuss all things mortgage, housing, and title. Join Jim, Alayna, and Tim for the June 2026 episode of Full Disclosure!
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Vacation Brain
Horace’s brain is on vacation… whether he likes it or not.
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Unnecessarily Weird
Horace and Octavia compare their experiences of the current market.
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CRM Revisited
Horace and Octavia continue their protracted conflict over the use of the CRM (or lack thereof).
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Raise Your Hand
Horace sustains an injury from hand signing closing docs.
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Cancels Out
Horace weighs the ups and downs of his experience at a mortgage conference.
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