Enid VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

ENID, OK

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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Enid's 27 lenders originated 176 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $40,420,000, with an average VA loan value of $229,659.

Enid VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Enid averaged 6.53% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.34% for the same period.

Enid's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,248.

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 7.47%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.14%.

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Enid 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 Enid level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 35 6.72% $5,034
Gateway First Bank 11 6.33% $7,063
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 11 5.78% $5,727
USAA Federal Savings Bank 8 6.28% $6,963
BOKF 8 6.88% $7,237
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 7 6.80% $4,021
NBKC BANK 7 6.20% $7,414
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 7 6.09% $9,189
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 5 6.37% $6,074
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 4 6.09% $6,477
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.54% $8,267
FINANCIAL CONCEPTS MORTGAGE, LLC 3 6.04% $2,834
First United Bank and Trust Company 3 6.83% $5,605
AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. 2 6.75% $10,258
Armed Forces Bank 2 6.00% $7,371
CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 2 7.44% $7,090
OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.63% $7,639
VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.13% $8,628
JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 5.49% $1,885
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 5.25% $6,450
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 6.25% $7,082
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 5.75% $10,607
Stride Bank 1 6.75% $9,645
ASSOCIATED MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $2,807
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 6.13% $7,053
U.S. Bank 1 7.13% $0
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.49% $7,405

The top Enid VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 35 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $5,034, which is $2,029 lower than the next largest lender, Gateway First Bank.

The lowest fee Enid VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($5,034), NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ($5,727), Gateway First Bank ($7,063), .

The lowest rate Enid VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (5.78%), Gateway First Bank (6.33%), Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.72%), .

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.