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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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How to Get Your Brand Right
Welcome back to the Summer Session, sponsored by SettleWise. Jim and Alayna jump back in to their discussion of SettleWise and chat all things brand. How to brand, how NOT to brand, and everything in between.
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Pressure
Horace and Octavia ponder the pressure that comes with increases in quality.
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Why We Started a Title Company
Welcome to the 2024 Summer Session, brought to you by SettleWise! We’re diving right in by discussing why we decided to found SettleWise, a national title company, in a less-than-hospitable market.
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Looking Back and Looking Ahead
It’s that time again! The Lending Leaders Podcast has concluded its fourth season, and Alayna Gardner chats with LodeStar Co-Founders Jim Paolino and David Spektor to mark the occasion.
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Summer Slowdown
Horace wrestles with the prospect of a summer slowdown.
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Wisdom for Small Business Owners
For this week’s episode of Lending Leaders, Jim interviews Michael Barnett, CEO and Founder of Loanspark, about what SMBs need to know to succeed in the world of finance and lending.
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Make Up a Number
Octavia and Horace discuss strategies for answering borrower questions.