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.
Boris really, really, really likes title.
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!
For this week’s episode of the Lending Leaders Summer Session, Jim and Alayna dissect LodeStar’s much needed rebrand (see last week’s episode đŹ) and talk about what makes a good brand.
Octavia looks for the promise of better days ahead for the housing market.
CEO Jim Paolino reflects on ten years in business.
For this week’s episode of the Lending Leaders Summer Session, Alayna and Jim mark the beginning of LodeStar’s tenth anniversary by resurrecting some old marketing, website materials, and cringe fuel. Let’s just say we’re proud of how far we’ve come…
Horace can’t cope with any more false promises from “experts.”
Horace is concerned that the summer is almost over.
Octavia vets a potential interviewee for the new LO position.
For this week’s episode of the Lending Leaders Summer Session, we’re concluding our conversation conversation about lessons from the hit sitcom, The Office.