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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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Vibe Check Before the Holidays
Here’s one last mortgage industry vibe check before the holidays. With just three and a half short weeks before break, Jim and Alayna give their take on the state of the mortgage industry.
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Ironic or Something”
Horace shares the secret of his unprecedented TikTok success.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Break Up”
Horace expresses his true feelings to Big Corporate Closing Cost Provider™.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Three More Weeks”
Horace reports back from Big Corporate Closing Cost Provider™.
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.
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