Laramie VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Laramie, WY

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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Laramie's 20 lenders originated 53 VA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $22,655,000, with an average VA loan value of $427,453.

Laramie VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Laramie averaged 0.34% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Laramie's average VA mortgage closing costs are $6,866.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.78% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.94%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.64%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was -0.2%.

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Laramie 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 Laramie level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
Jonah Bank of Wyoming 14 5.93% $6,999
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 7 6.52% $11,943
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 6 6.21% $9,520
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 4 6.25% $13,117
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 3 6.33% $9,426
Servion, Inc. 2 6.56% $13,180
USAA Federal Savings Bank 2 5.44% $8,871
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.00% $2,863
NEWREZ LLC 1 5.13% $6,688
OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.75% $3,675
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 6.50% $15,202
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.38% $3,450
Armed Forces Bank 1 5.25% $2,811
VERITAS FUNDING, LLC 1 5.75% $16,042
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.63% $19,122
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.75% $3,644
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.56% $1,190
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.38% $3,988
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 5.25% $940
Magnolia Bank 1 6.50% $21,254

The top Laramie VA lender as defined by loan originations is Jonah Bank of Wyoming, with 14 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,999, which is $4,944 lower than the next largest lender, Mortgage Research Center, LLC.

The lowest fee Laramie VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Jonah Bank of Wyoming ($6,999), .

The lowest rate Laramie VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Jonah Bank of Wyoming (5.93%), .

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.