podcast, our Data Reports, the "A Tale of Two Mortgages" webcomic, and LodeStar Report Newsletter.
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Data Reports
2025 Purchase Mortgage Closing Cost Data Report
The national average total closing costs for a purchase mortgage transaction were $4,661. This amount consists of a national average of 1.06% of the home sales price.
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Full Disclosure
The Future of MISMO
For this special episode of the Full Disclosure podcast, Jim and Alayna are returning to their Lending Leaders roots and welcoming an exciting guest, Brian Vieaux, CMB, the new president of MISMO. Together they discuss the future of mortgage industry standards and how rapidly AI is changing the game.
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Loan Estimate Challenges
Arkanasas’s Biggest LE Challenges
Known as “The Natural State,” Arkansas is a fairly straight-forward place when it comes to LE challenges for real estate transactions.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
Just Use RON
Horace’s refusal to embrace technology has consequences for
Loan Estimate Challenges
Wyoming’s Biggest LE Challenges
Known as “The Equality State,” Wyoming holds the distinction of being the first state in the nation to have a county public library.
Full Disclosure
Reflecting on 2023
Get ready for an eyeful of holiday sweater… Alayna and Jim sit down with Dave Spektor to reflect on 2023 and look forward to 2024.
Loan Estimate Challenges
West Virginia’s Biggest LE Challenges
West Virginia has a few unique features with regard to its real estate closing fees. Recording fees are consistently priced statewide in West Virginia.
Loan Estimate Challenges
Alabama’s Biggest LE Challenges
There are very few wrinkles for loan officers to consider when it comes to closing fees deep in the heart of Dixie.
Deeper Thoughts
Growth During A Tough Season
This year was one of progress for LodeStar. Growing in a tough market, gaining market share and adding a slew of great integrations (with more to come).
