Alexander City VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Alexander City, AL

A VA loan is a mortgage loan that’s backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for those who have served or are presently serving in the U.S. military. The VA does not directly lend, it guarantees the loans made by private lenders to veterans, active military personnel, and qualifying military spouses.

The most obvious benefit of VA loans is that no downpayment is necessary to purchase a home. They will also typically have significantly lower fees-- meaning that if you're eligible to receive a VA loan, it will likely be the most favorable option. VA loans come in 3 varities: purchase, refinance and cash out refis.

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Alexander City's 28 lenders originated 88 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $25,990,000, with an average VA loan value of $295,341.

Alexander City VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Alexander City averaged 6.71% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.34% for the same period.

Alexander City's average VA mortgage closing costs are $4,888.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.77% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.2%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.55%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.44%.

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Alexander City VA Loan Lenders by Rates & Fees

The below table looks at the average fees/closing costs and rates for VA 30 Year Fixed Rate (purchase, first lien) mortgages originated by each lender at the Alexander City level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 16 6.20% $6,148
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 10 7.21% $3,342
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 6 7.89% $11,231
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 5 5.52% $4,362
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 4 5.62% $10,761
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.44% $3,125
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.53% $8,084
Renasant Bank 4 6.25% $6,024
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.63% $10,437
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 3 5.67% $3,857
GMFS LLC 3 6.50% $633
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.50% $7,053
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 5.50% $17,594
Trustmark National Bank 1 5.75% $0
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 7.25% $2,948
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 5.75% $7,730
Ameris Bank 1 6.75% $3,636
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 6.63% $1,631
Assurance Financial Group, L.L.C. 1 7.63% $6,869
Bank Independent 1 6.25% $18,721
BAY EQUITY LLC 1 6.75% $4,653
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 5.63% $6,571
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 5.50% $7,588
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 8.25% $654
FirstBank 1 6.75% $12,229
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.63% $9,475
PNC Bank 1 6.25% $3,625
TJC Mortgage, Inc. 1 7.13% $5,716

The top Alexander City VA lender as defined by loan originations is UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, with 16 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,148, which is $2,807 higher than the next largest lender, Mortgage Research Center, LLC.

The lowest fee Alexander City VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($3,342), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($6,148), .

The lowest rate Alexander City VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.20%), Mortgage Research Center, LLC (7.21%), .

VA Loan Features

  • No down payment required
  • Negotiable and competitive interest rate.
  • Ability to finance the VA funding fee (plus reduced funding fees with a down payment of at least 5 percent and exemption for veterans receiving VA compensation).
  • VA rules limit the amount you can be charged for closing costs.
  • Closing costs are comparable with other financing types (and may be lower).
  • Closing costs may be paid by the seller.
  • No private mortgage insurance premiums are required.
  • An assumable mortgage.
  • Right to prepay your mortgage without penalty.
  • For homes inspected by VA during construction, a warranty from builder and assistance from VA to obtain cooperation of builder.
  • VA assistance to veteran borrowers in default due to temporary financial difficulty.