Danville VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Danville, KY

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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Danville's 29 lenders originated 61 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $14,345,000, with an average VA loan value of $235,164.

Danville VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Danville averaged 6.43% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.34% for the same period.

Danville's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,060.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.49% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 5.82%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.27%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.54%.

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Danville 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 Danville level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 19 7.06% $3,322
Bank of England 4 6.81% $3,351
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 4 5.56% $14,571
USAA Federal Savings Bank 2 6.25% $6,783
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 2 6.50% $7,301
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.00% $3,494
GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 2 6.13% $10,544
INTERLINC MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 2 6.94% $10,778
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.00% $11,048
The Federal Savings Bank 1 7.13% $17,328
GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. 1 7.75% $6,813
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.25% $1,526
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.38% $670
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 5.75% $24,638
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 7.25% $4,278
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.50% $5,290
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 8.75% $11,642
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 5.75% $3,335
Peoples Exchange Bank 1 6.00% $10,551
AXIA FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.63% $948
Republic State Mortgage Co. 1 6.75% $3,674
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 1 7.25% $9,236
RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 6.75% $7,251
Service Federal Credit Union 1 6.50% $656
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.75% $10,217
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 6.63% $6,440
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 1 6.25% $9,126
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $7,413
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company 1 6.63% $6,275

The top Danville VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 19 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $3,322, which is $29 lower than the next largest lender, Bank of England.

The lowest fee Danville VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($3,322), .

The lowest rate Danville VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (7.06%), .

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.