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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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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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Full Disclosure
Summer in the Mortgage Industry
Full Disclosure… it’s may be summer for the mortgage industry, but that doesn’t mean LodeStar and SettleWise are slowing down!
Data Reports
2024 vs 2025: Year-Over-Year Mortgage Closing Cost Report
LodeStar’s 2024 vs. 2025 Year-Over-Year Closing Cost Report analyzes distinct mortgage quotes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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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Vacation Brain
Horace’s brain is on vacation… whether he likes it or not.
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.
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What Ticks Us Off the Most
Here on the Full Disclosure podcast, we try to keep things chill. But when it’s time to grind our gears… don’t even get us started.