Jackson VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

JACKSON, MS

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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Jackson's 66 lenders originated 520 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $158,060,000, with an average VA loan value of $303,962.

Jackson VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Jackson averaged 6.43% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.303% for the same period.

Jackson's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,664.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.37% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.73%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.72%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 6.57%.

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Jackson 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 Jackson level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 124 6.78% $5,722
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 44 6.54% $6,381
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 40 6.28% $10,141
Trustmark National Bank 27 6.47% $6,820
BancorpSouth 24 6.42% $8,763
USAA Federal Savings Bank 18 6.23% $11,223
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 14 6.47% $5,806
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 14 6.01% $6,715
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 12 5.41% $9,261
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 11 6.39% $14,779
OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 11 6.58% $6,750
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 10 6.53% $9,353
The Federal Savings Bank 10 6.14% $15,247
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 9 7.26% $12,776
ACOPIA, LLC 8 7.03% $5,898
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 8 6.31% $12,615
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 8 5.91% $15,850
Renasant Bank 5 6.33% $6,302
First Horizon Bank 5 6.30% $5,664
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 5 5.58% $5,428
Community Bank of Mississippi 5 6.57% $12,133
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 4 7.28% $9,133
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 4 7.50% $2,903
CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 4 6.69% $11,593
KEESLER 4 5.38% $11,546
Regions Bank 3 6.25% $10,126
Bank of England 3 6.50% $12,257
BankPlus 3 5.92% $6,086
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 3 7.08% $8,501
FIDELITY BANK 3 6.50% $5,644
Magnolia Bank 3 6.38% $13,566
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 3 6.29% $7,127
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.00% $14,326
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. 2 5.75% $6,531
MORTGAGE INVESTORS GROUP, INC. 2 6.44% $8,953
Presidential Bank, FSB 2 5.69% $15,532
Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 7.25% $9,340
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.44% $8,598
Towne Bank 2 6.38% $7,087
Armed Forces Bank 2 6.06% $10,232
Origin Bank 2 7.01% $6,765
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.81% $21,767
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 2 6.06% $11,721
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 2 5.94% $2,192
SOUTHWEST STAGE FUNDING, LLC 2 6.38% $2,648
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 1 7.13% $8,043
Sunflower Bank 1 6.63% $11,284
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 7.00% $11,421
Assurance Financial Group, L.L.C. 1 7.75% $1,274
The Huntington National Bank 1 6.88% $5,747
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 1 7.00% $8,287
LIBERTY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.63% $8,329
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 1 5.88% $10,971
JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 6.75% $0
MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.13% $3,306
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.88% $1,689
HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD. 1 6.99% $8,209
M&T Bank 1 5.63% $21,189
FBC MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.75% $4,807
NEWREZ LLC 1 6.75% $8,097
Evolve Bank & Trust 1 6.25% $1,945
EVANSVILLE TEACHERS 1 7.13% $13,342
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.25% $12,202
Core Bank 1 6.63% $4,364
BNC National Bank 1 5.63% $6,762
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.75% $7,745

The top Jackson VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 124 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $5,722, which is $659 lower than the next largest lender, FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION.

The lowest fee Jackson VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($5,722), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($5,806), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($6,381), NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ($6,715) and OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC ($6,750).

The lowest rate Jackson VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC (5.41%), NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (6.01%), The Federal Savings Bank (6.14%), USAA Federal Savings Bank (6.23%) and QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.28%).

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.