Clinton VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Clinton, IA

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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Clinton's 22 lenders originated 38 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $7,970,000, with an average VA loan value of $209,737.

Clinton VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Clinton averaged 6.69% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.34% for the same period.

Clinton's average VA mortgage closing costs are $4,469.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.34% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 5.87%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.63%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.24%.

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Clinton 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 Clinton level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 9 6.83% $2,503
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 4 6.19% $8,067
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 3 6.17% $8,061
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 2 7.19% $6,225
U.S. Bank 2 6.75% $5,131
Flanagan State Bank 1 6.13% $15,783
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 5.38% $11,919
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.50% $6,910
NEWREZ LLC 1 6.25% $968
Plains Commerce Bank 1 6.63% $3,754
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 1 5.99% $15,014
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. 1 6.13% $2,219
RUHL MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.25% $968
Servion, Inc. 1 6.13% $9,787
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 1 7.13% $9,937
USAA Federal Savings Bank 1 6.25% $7,550
Access Bank 1 6.75% $2,788
Wells Fargo Bank 1 6.88% $3,305
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 6.75% $10,500
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.25% $814
DuTrac Community Credit Union 1 6.13% $9,787
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $5,662

The top Clinton VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 9 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $2,503, which is $5,564 lower than the next largest lender, BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC..

The lowest fee Clinton VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are .

The lowest rate Clinton VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are .

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.