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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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A Tale of Two Mortgages
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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Summer Slowdown
Horace wrestles with the prospect of a summer slowdown.
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Make Up a Number
Octavia and Horace discuss strategies for answering borrower questions.
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100 Weeks of “A Tale of Two Mortgages”
This is LodeStar’s 100th “A Tale of Two Mortgages” webcomic!!!
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Boring
Horace makes a new acquaintance with strong feelings about title agents.
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Starfish Smack Talk
Horace finds the one thing duller than waiting around for the housing market to improve.
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Can’t Bear to Hope
The Spring Market is here, but can Horace bear to get his hopes up?
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