Centralia VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Centralia, WA

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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Centralia's 59 lenders originated 188 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $72,020,000, with an average VA loan value of $383,085.

Centralia VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Centralia averaged 6.68% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.303% for the same period.

Centralia's average VA mortgage closing costs are $6,977.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.52% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.79%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.97%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 6.8%.

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Centralia 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 Centralia level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 17 6.02% $7,695
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 16 6.51% $8,790
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 12 6.32% $12,379
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 9 6.57% $7,087
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 8 5.83% $7,168
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 8 6.44% $14,937
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 7 6.37% $8,665
EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY 7 6.88% $12,090
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 6 6.58% $10,304
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 5.90% $15,781
Northpointe Bank 5 6.63% $9,325
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 4 6.15% $22,984
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 4 5.50% $16,018
NEWREZ LLC 4 6.38% $14,299
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.88% $12,485
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 3 5.75% $4,151
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.13% $13,320
NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION 3 6.17% $3,715
BAY EQUITY LLC 3 6.83% $7,317
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 6.54% $13,415
MANN FINANCIAL INC. 3 6.50% $6,872
The Federal Savings Bank 3 6.58% $16,110
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.75% $25,783
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 2 7.00% $22,071
U.S. Bank 2 5.75% $2,032
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 2 7.63% $6,138
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 5.81% $21,490
SeaTrust Mortgage Company 1 7.88% $9,545
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 6.12% $3,256
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 1 6.88% $29,760
USAA Federal Savings Bank 1 6.38% $2,321
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 5.38% $36,209
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.00% $12,809
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union 1 6.75% $0
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 5.25% $900
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 6.63% $20,292
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $20,570
Armed Forces Bank 1 5.75% $8,719
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 5.75% $7,988
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1 3.75% $7,762
CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.50% $12,276
DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.13% $12,337
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 7.25% $8,913
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 5.50% $0
Gateway First Bank 1 7.13% $79
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC 1 6.08% $20,596
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.25% $0
HomeStreet Bank 1 6.00% $11,947
MLD MORTGAGE INC. 1 6.75% $4,768
MORTGAGE EXPRESS, LLC 1 6.63% $3,326
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.13% $28,598
NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $6,018
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.50% $17,061
NFM, INC. 1 7.25% $3,933
PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.63% $7,274
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 7.25% $10,482
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $17,950
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 5.13% $39,455
SAMMAMISH MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 5.75% $83

The top Centralia VA lender as defined by loan originations is UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC, with 17 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,695, which is $1,096 lower than the next largest lender, Mortgage Research Center, LLC.

The lowest fee Centralia VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($7,695), Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($8,790), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC ($12,379), .

The lowest rate Centralia VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.02%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.32%), Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.51%), .

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.