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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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Vibe Check Before the Holidays
Here’s one last mortgage industry vibe check before the holidays. With just three and a half short weeks before break, Jim and Alayna give their take on the state of the mortgage industry.
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Another Fax Machine
Horace invests in another fax machine for the office.
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Just Use RON
Horace’s refusal to embrace technology has consequences for
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“Holding My Breath”
Rates are starting to slip, and Horace doesn’t want to jinx it.
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“Sea Turtle Dealership”
Octavia talks with a client about her upcoming closing.
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