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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
“Tech Wizard”
It’s always good to have a tech wizard around the office.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Pumpkin Spice”
Horace and Octavia consider a new application for pumpkin spice.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Zero Waste”
Horace shares his unique perspective on saving money.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Happy Hour”
The Fax Machine Saga Part Five: Horace comes to grips with his commitment to the fax machine.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Fall Conferences”
The Fax Machine Saga Part Four: Horace and Octavia discuss fall conference schedules.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Have You Seen My Fax Machine?”
The Fax Machine Saga Part Three: Horace investigates the disappearance of his fax machine.
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