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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
“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.
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.
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