A Tale of Two Mortgages

FEATURED

Data Reports

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.

VIEW POST

FEATURED

A Tale of Two Mortgages

Something Not Right

Boris really, really, really likes title.

VIEW POST

FEATURED

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!

LISTEN NOW
All Posts
All posts Data Reports Deeper Thoughts Full Disclosure A Tale of Two Mortgages Loan Estimate Challenges Everything Else

A Tale of Two Mortgages

Third Rate Cut

Sometimes, you have to choose to be optimistic.

VIEW POST

A Tale of Two Mortgages

Holiday Music

Holiday music can be very distracting when you’re trying to focus…

VIEW POST

A Tale of Two Mortgages

Mental Health Before the Holidays

Octavia reckons with the struggles inherent to the holiday season.

VIEW POST

A Tale of Two Mortgages

That Time of Year Again

It’s that time of year again…

VIEW POST

A Tale of Two Mortgages

Wearing Our Costumes

Horace and Octavia are glad they happened to be wearing their costumes.

VIEW POST

A Tale of Two Mortgages

CFPB

Horace and Octavia contemplate the potential CFPB closure.

VIEW POST

A Tale of Two Mortgages

Tech Good

All the big mortgage kahunas are talking about tech. Again.

VIEW POST

A Tale of Two Mortgages

Lousy Attitude

Horace bemoans the ongoing shutdown.

VIEW POST

A Tale of Two Mortgages

In Denial

Horace is in denial about the shutdown.

VIEW POST

SIGN UP FOR THE LODESTAR REPORT NEWSLETTER

Read our CEO Jim Paolino’s Deeper Thoughts and get the latest mortgage industry news.