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LodeStar offers a variety of content through our Full Disclosure
podcast, our Data Reports, the "A Tale of Two Mortgages" webcomic, and LodeStar Report Newsletter.
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
Alayna’s Homebuying Journey
Ever wonder what the homebuying process looks like from an insider’s perspective? We’v highlighted Jim’s homebuying process in the past. Now it’s Alayna’s turn!
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A Tale of Two Mortgages
CRM Revisited
Horace and Octavia continue their protracted conflict over the use of the CRM (or lack thereof).
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Deeper Thoughts
Even during this strange year, so much to be grateful for. – November 25th, 2020
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The year of the deal? Unique M&A Spike Another Great Indicator of the Kind of Year 2020 was for the Industry – November 4th, 2020
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As 2020 nears its end, video podcasting is still a thing! – November 11th, 2020
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Everything Else
Purchase-market opportunity exists for those who can efficiently deliver loans
Featured Article for Scotsman Guide by Jim Paolino
