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2025 Purchase Mortgage Closing Cost Data Report
The national average total closing costs for a purchase mortgage transaction were $4,661. This amount consists of a national average of 1.06% of the home sales price.
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Lending Leaders
Mortgage Industry Vibe Check
Welcome back to the Lending Leaders Podcast! For this year’s Summer Session, we’re trying something a little different. Tune in to find out what Jim and Alayna have in store!
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Still Nope”
Octavia is waiting to hear back from Big Corporate Closing Cost Provider™.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Ice Cream Shop”
Octavia doubts Horace’s newfound enthusiasm for mortgage industry conferences.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“New Year’s Resolutions”
Horace brings Octavia up to speed on his New Year’s resolutions.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Holiday Break”
Horace and Octavia are looking forward to holiday break.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Phishing Scams”
Horace chafes at being warned about phishing scams.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Cybercriminals”
Horace is determined to stop cybercriminals before they strike.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Thanksgiving Break”
Horace is finding it difficult to stay productive.
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