Keene VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Keene, NH

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    • 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.

    For additional benefits of VA loans, click here.

    Keene's 30 lenders originated 76 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $25,920,000, with an average VA loan value of $341,053.

    Keene VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year VA mortgages in Keene averaged 6.75% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.303% for the same period.

    Keene's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,733.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.39% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.65%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.83%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 6.5%.

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    Keene 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 Keene level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 17 6.59% $8,161
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 9 6.68% $13,086
    NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 5 5.85% $5,471
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 6.46% $5,557
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 3 5.37% $13,071
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.69% $12,771
    NBKC BANK 2 5.63% $425
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 2 5.44% $10,656
    Citizens Bank 2 5.88% $5,606
    TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 2 6.69% $17,212
    HARBORONE MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.56% $2,664
    USAA Federal Savings Bank 2 6.81% $11,754
    PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2 5.69% $7,255
    Ross Mortgage Company, Inc. 1 7.25% $10,501
    The Federal Savings Bank 1 5.75% $16,722
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.12% $637
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 6.13% $14,462
    Wells Fargo Bank 1 6.13% $7,118
    BAY EQUITY LLC 1 7.50% $7,911
    BNC National Bank 1 5.25% $2,731
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 5.88% $8,898
    EMM LOANS LLC 1 5.88% $3,513
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 7.25% $2,257
    LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 5.75% $7,046
    Leader Bank 1 6.99% $17,987
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 5.13% $9,909
    NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.99% $18,442
    NEWREZ LLC 1 6.25% $8,348
    North American Savings Bank, F.S.B. 1 6.38% $9,421
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 1 7.25% $14,682

    The top Keene VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 17 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $8,161, which is $4,926 lower than the next largest lender, CMG MORTGAGE, INC..

    The lowest fee Keene VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($8,161), .

    The lowest rate Keene VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.59%), .

    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.