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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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“Home Prices”
Home prices are high. They’re not going down anytime soon.
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“Impressive Growth”
Horace and Octavia reflect on the state of the market.
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“Employee Poaching”
Horace and Octavia reflect on employee poaching lawsuits.
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“Promise of Better Days”
Octavia looks for the promise of better days ahead for the housing market.
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“False Hope”
Horace can’t cope with any more false promises from “experts.”
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“Summer’s Almost Over”
Horace is concerned that the summer is almost over.
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“Interview”
Octavia vets a potential interviewee for the new LO position.
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“Monthly Payment”
Octavia tries to talk a borrower out of a too-high monthly mortgage payment.
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