Gloversville VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Gloversville, NY

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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Gloversville's 13 lenders originated 35 VA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $8,905,000, with an average VA loan value of $254,429.

Gloversville VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Gloversville averaged 0.57% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Gloversville's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,909.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.91% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.87%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.87%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was -0.2%.

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Gloversville 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 Gloversville level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 9 6.61% $6,062
HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP. 4 6.38% $6,343
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 4 6.43% $7,647
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 3 5.92% $5,399
Premium Mortgage Corporation 3 6.71% $7,967
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2 5.81% $10,870
Community Bank 1 6.50% $2,826
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 7.25% $2,400
NEWREZ LLC 1 6.63% $11,907
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 6.75% $3,109
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 6.75% $6,537
KeyBank 1 6.13% $6,916
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 7.63% $9,823

The top Gloversville VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 9 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,062, which is $281 lower than the next largest lender, HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP..

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

The lowest rate Gloversville 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.