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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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“Real Estate Agents”
Even on bad days, Octavia is just glad she’s not a real estate agent.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
“Credit Check”
Horace’s client finally makes it through a credit check after a long delay.
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“Positive Changes”
Horace and Octavia discuss the difficulties of the new market and opportunities for mortgage professionals to try new strategies.
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“Rising Rates”
Horace and Octavia have different approaches to rising rates and bleak market outlooks. At least some of us have been preparing…
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A Tale of Two Mortgages: Presented by LodeStar
Meet Horace and Octavia, two loan officers whose mortgage lending workflows are very, very different. Turns out leveraging effective technology makes a huge difference in the mortgage origination process…
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