Kennewick VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA

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.

Kennewick's 64 lenders originated 361 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $155,115,000, with an average VA loan value of $429,681.

Kennewick VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Kennewick averaged 6.48% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.303% for the same period.

Kennewick's average VA mortgage closing costs are $7,256.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.42% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.68%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.86%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 6.63%.

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Kennewick 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 Kennewick level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 46 6.72% $7,987
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 39 6.10% $11,534
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 32 6.39% $15,292
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 20 6.37% $12,499
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 18 5.76% $7,299
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 18 6.14% $14,279
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 18 5.76% $7,300
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 16 6.30% $9,349
Flagstar Bank, FSB 9 6.25% $9,317
1st Security Bank of Washington 7 6.34% $15,405
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 7 5.69% $8,633
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 7 7.20% $7,810
The Federal Savings Bank 6 6.69% $16,839
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 6.15% $16,029
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD. 6 5.64% $4,713
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 5 7.67% $17,672
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 5 6.60% $12,913
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 5 6.50% $14,958
USAA Federal Savings Bank 5 5.85% $9,760
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 4 6.16% $19,104
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 4 5.78% $11,000
Wells Fargo Bank 4 6.22% $12,224
NEWREZ LLC 4 6.25% $12,221
EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 6.92% $10,545
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 3 6.88% $33,074
Cornerstone First Mortgage, Inc 3 7.17% $12,004
ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 3 6.08% $3,223
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 6.46% $13,527
Sunflower Bank 3 6.88% $14,090
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2 5.44% $5,041
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 2 4.06% $16,843
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.50% $18,930
JPMorgan Chase Bank 2 6.13% $1,901
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 2 5.50% $8,964
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 2 6.50% $6,916
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.00% $12,070
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 5.75% $26,971
LPMC, LLC 2 6.63% $9,604
PREMIA MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.13% $7,783
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 6.38% $1,467
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 5.75% $12,240
CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 1 7.13% $19,128
S1L, Inc. 1 6.25% $13,165
SIRVA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.13% $8,050
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1 5.63% $5,985
Wheatland Bank 1 6.63% $1,179
T2 FINANCIAL LLC 1 6.75% $9,607
BAY-VALLEY MORTGAGE GROUP 1 6.63% $15,152
Umpqua Bank 1 5.50% $11,847
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 5.00% $23,715
Ameris Bank 1 5.75% $4,168
U.S. Bank 1 6.25% $3,206
VERITAS FUNDING, LLC 1 6.13% $15,461
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 6.75% $14,099
Watermark Capital, Inc. 1 5.50% $4,005
Lakeview Community Capital, LLC 1 5.75% $9,175
MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.13% $2,494
MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. 1 5.63% $6,894
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.25% $8,906
NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.75% $28,832
GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.88% $1,645
NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION 1 5.88% $10,499
First Western Trust Bank 1 6.25% $2,742
NUMERICA CREDIT UNION 1 6.88% $974

The top Kennewick VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 46 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,987, which is $3,547 lower than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee Kennewick VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. ($7,299), NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ($7,300), Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($7,987), PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY ($9,349) and UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($11,534).

The lowest rate Kennewick VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (5.76%), NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (5.76%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.10%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.14%) and PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY (6.30%).

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.