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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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RIP
Different lenders have different feelings about trigger leads.
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Desperate Tech Vendors
Horace has no qualms about bumming dinners off desperate mortgage tech vendors.
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Prince George’s County, Maryland
Horace and Emmi touch base about Prince George’s County, Maryland.
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