Grand Rapids VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Grand Rapids, MN

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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Grand Rapids's 23 lenders originated 54 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $13,750,000, with an average VA loan value of $254,630.

Grand Rapids VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Grand Rapids averaged 0.54% for the week of 2024-11-29, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Grand Rapids's average VA mortgage closing costs are $4,705.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-22) was 6.61% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-25, the average rate was 6.7%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.05%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-29, the average rate was 0%.

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Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 13 6.78% $4,386
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 8 7.06% $5,560
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 4 5.34% $7,836
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 4 7.28% $7,259
PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. 3 6.96% $15,426
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 3 6.04% $7,438
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 2 7.50% $8,975
North Shore Bank of Commerce 1 6.25% $9,982
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 6.63% $4,379
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 5.38% $3,971
Plains Commerce Bank 1 7.13% $4,104
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 4.25% $2,896
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $8,613
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 1 6.75% $1,155
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 6.75% $4,673
Servion, Inc. 1 6.75% $4,135
Park State Bank 1 6.75% $17,495
Farmers Bank & Trust 1 5.88% $18,790
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.63% $1,419
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 6.25% $6,972
MANN FINANCIAL INC. 1 7.88% $12,186
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 5.50% $1,877
NEWREZ LLC 1 7.25% $9,948

The top Grand Rapids VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 13 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $4,386, which is $1,174 lower than the next largest lender, CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee Grand Rapids VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($4,386), .

The lowest rate Grand Rapids VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.78%), .

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.