Hutchinson VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Hutchinson, KS

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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Hutchinson's 17 lenders originated 45 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $8,475,000, with an average VA loan value of $188,333.

Hutchinson VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Hutchinson averaged 6.5% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.34% for the same period.

Hutchinson's average VA mortgage closing costs are $4,121.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.65% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.18%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.74%.

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

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Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 18 6.87% $4,011
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 5 6.95% $10,913
USAA Federal Savings Bank 3 6.38% $7,170
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 2 6.37% $3,476
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 2 7.43% $1,401
LOANPAL, LLC 1 6.38% $6,934
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 7.75% $2,495
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 5.25% $4,113
OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.63% $4,128
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 5.75% $11,225
RCB Bank 1 6.25% $10,256
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 1 7.63% $3,656
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 5.75% $8,457
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 5.13% $7,758
Gateway First Bank 1 6.25% $1,736
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.50% $9,477
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 6.25% $4,318

The top Hutchinson VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 18 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $4,011, which is $6,901 lower than the next largest lender, PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC..

The lowest fee Hutchinson VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($4,011), .

The lowest rate Hutchinson VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.87%), .

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.