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Data Reports
2026 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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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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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.
Full Disclosure
October 2025 Full Episode
Here is the second full-month cut of the Full Disclosure podcast. For October, it’s all about pumpkin (of course), fall conference season, end-of-year rate cuts, and how to stay steady despite market shakeups.
A Tale of Two Mortgages
Wearing Our Costumes
Horace and Octavia are glad they happened to be wearing their costumes.
Full Disclosure
The Art of Candy Theft
Five Thursdays in October?! One of them right next to Halloween?!? We couldn’t miss the opportunity to release a special edition Halloween episode of Full Disclosure with Jim and Alayna. Enjoy!
Full Disclosure
The War on Pumpkin Pt. 2
Jim is at it again… for our monthly segment on the Full Disclosure Podcast, “What Grinds My Gears,” Jim has a quiz for Alayna. Should it pumpkin??
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Sales But Not Boring
It’s time for Jim’s Book Club! Every month Jim, shares what he’s been reading lately. This week, it’s all about sales… except actually interesting…