Brookings VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats
Brookings, SD
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.
For additional benefits of VA loans, click here.
Brookings's 20 lenders originated 42 VA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $14,180,000, with an average VA loan value of $337,619.
Brookings VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates
30 Year VA mortgages in Brookings
averaged
0.15%
for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of
0% for the same period.
Brookings's average VA mortgage closing costs are $6,167.
The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was
6.59% and
one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the
average rate was 6.85%.
The average rate one year ago was 6.75%.
For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate
was -0.1%.
Brookings 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 Brookings level.
| Name | # of Loans | 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate | 2024 Avg. Closing Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUARANTEED RATE, INC. | 6 | 6.31% | $3,558 |
| USAA Federal Savings Bank | 6 | 6.04% | $6,976 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 5 | 6.37% | $16,404 |
| Mortgage Research Center, LLC | 5 | 6.35% | $4,508 |
| CARDINAL FINANCIAL | 3 | 7.21% | $15,149 |
| First Bank & Trust | 3 | 5.96% | $5,281 |
| FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 1 | 6.75% | $3,780 |
| First Dakota National Bank | 1 | 5.63% | $2,367 |
| Flanagan State Bank | 1 | 6.75% | $2,161 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. | 1 | 6.25% | $15,043 |
| GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION | 1 | 6.63% | $10,976 |
| CMG MORTGAGE, INC. | 1 | 5.13% | $10,986 |
| LIBERTY FIRST | 1 | 6.25% | $2,785 |
| Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) | 1 | 5.75% | $6,098 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC | 1 | 5.13% | $11,641 |
| Plains Commerce Bank | 1 | 5.75% | $5,400 |
| PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC | 1 | 6.38% | $2,933 |
| CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC | 1 | 6.25% | $2,129 |
| CORTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. | 1 | 5.75% | $3,205 |
| CU MORTGAGE DIRECT, LLC | 1 | 7.25% | $17,160 |
The top Brookings VA lender as defined by loan originations is GUARANTEED RATE, INC., with
6 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are
$3,558, which is $3,418
lower than the next largest lender,
USAA Federal Savings Bank.
The lowest fee Brookings VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are
.
The lowest rate Brookings VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are
.