Chambersburg VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA

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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Chambersburg's 64 lenders originated 187 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $55,785,000, with an average VA loan value of $298,316.

Chambersburg VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Chambersburg averaged 6.44% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.303% for the same period.

Chambersburg's average VA mortgage closing costs are $6,649.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.18% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.34%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.83%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 7.19%.

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Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 40 6.57% $6,465
Integrity Home Mortgage Corp 14 6.80% $7,542
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 9 6.28% $10,305
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 8 5.98% $8,774
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 7 5.96% $15,109
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 6 6.33% $14,492
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 6 5.73% $7,699
Northpointe Bank 5 6.63% $8,538
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 5 5.90% $6,741
NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. 5 5.52% $7,593
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 4 7.52% $16,624
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.53% $16,283
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 4 6.75% $9,174
George Mason Mortgage, LLC 3 6.92% $7,383
USAA Federal Savings Bank 3 5.83% $9,029
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 2 7.26% $16,438
PATRIOT 2 5.69% $4,231
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2 5.19% $14,398
HOMEAMERICAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 5.94% $3,548
First Federal Bank 2 6.44% $6,315
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.63% $11,187
NBKC BANK 2 6.13% $11,641
HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.25% $13,771
Mid-Continent Funding, Inc. 1 7.13% $10,312
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $14,409
NEWREZ LLC 1 6.13% $18,904
Old National Bank 1 6.38% $9,037
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.88% $26,028
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.63% $18,990
PNC Bank 1 6.50% $16,542
POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. 1 6.63% $14,796
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.63% $11,382
RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 1 5.75% $18,786
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.50% $24,294
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 1 7.13% $17,798
The Federal Savings Bank 1 6.75% $11,725
ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 8.13% $10,853
Towne Bank 1 5.50% $11,839
Truist 1 6.10% $13,652
Univest Bank and Trust Co. 1 6.38% $5,041
VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.13% $4,348
TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. 1 6.88% $6,299
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $4,642
Alcova Mortgage LLC 1 6.50% $7,843
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 7.25% $24,172
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 1 5.50% $5,530
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 6.50% $6,250
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 5.25% $3,721
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1 5.75% $11,496
Citizens Bank 1 5.75% $20,186
CNB Bank Inc. 1 5.63% $6,501
DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS, LLC 1 6.88% $13,118
ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 1 6.75% $10,110
First Heritage Mortgage, LLC 1 5.75% $14,062
FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $7,923
Foote Capital Mortgage Company 1 6.13% $13,327
Fulton Bank 1 6.25% $5,770
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC 1 7.75% $150
HomePromise Corporation 1 6.50% $16,029
Homesale Mortgage, LLC 1 7.75% $11,812
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 5.75% $10,187
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 5.99% $9,261
Magnolia Bank 1 5.75% $13,103
MEMBERS 1ST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 7.13% $13,270

The top Chambersburg VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 40 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,465, which is $1,077 lower than the next largest lender, Integrity Home Mortgage Corp.

The lowest fee Chambersburg VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($6,465), Integrity Home Mortgage Corp ($7,542), .

The lowest rate Chambersburg VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.57%), Integrity Home Mortgage Corp (6.80%), .

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.