Jasper VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Jasper, AL

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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Jasper's 24 lenders originated 55 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $12,695,000, with an average VA loan value of $230,818.

Jasper VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Jasper averaged 6.72% for the week of 2024-03-22, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.539% for the same period.

Jasper's average VA mortgage closing costs are $4,797.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-03-15) was 6.83% and one month ago for the week of 2024-02-16, the average rate was 6.46%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.09%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-03-22, the average rate was 6.54%.

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Jasper 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 Jasper level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 17 6.77% $2,283
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 5 6.37% $7,858
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 3 5.79% $6,781
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 7.13% $4,363
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 2 5.87% $6,987
ACOPIA, LLC 2 7.56% $3,797
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 2 6.50% $5,628
Synovus Bank 2 6.75% $2,653
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 8.00% $0
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $4,091
Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.63% $7,776
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.88% $9,125
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 5.75% $8,325
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.50% $15,341
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 7.63% $2,731
USAA Federal Savings Bank 1 5.75% $8,521
Wells Fargo Bank 1 5.75% $0
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.75% $11,633
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $31,803
GMFS LLC 1 6.25% $3,703
HomePromise Corporation 1 6.75% $9,132
HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1 7.25% $0
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 7.63% $8,686
MORIA DEVELOPMENT, INC. 1 7.13% $15,411

The top Jasper VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 17 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $2,283, which is $5,575 lower than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee Jasper VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($2,283), .

The lowest rate Jasper VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.77%), .

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.