Lynchburg VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

LYNCHBURG, VA

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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Lynchburg's 67 lenders originated 360 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $106,410,000, with an average VA loan value of $295,583.

Lynchburg VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Lynchburg averaged 6.66% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.303% for the same period.

Lynchburg's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,847.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.7% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.76%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.94%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 7.21%.

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Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 57 6.76% $5,958
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 44 6.14% $11,457
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 17 6.05% $7,230
Alcova Mortgage LLC 16 7.05% $7,496
ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. 15 6.56% $7,973
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 13 6.00% $7,679
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 11 6.68% $16,668
Renasant Bank 11 6.20% $8,919
USAA Federal Savings Bank 10 6.26% $9,881
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 9 6.72% $6,337
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 9 5.69% $8,761
NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. 9 5.37% $8,990
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 8 6.31% $10,002
EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 8 6.26% $12,682
NEWREZ LLC 7 6.82% $7,822
The Federal Savings Bank 5 6.30% $11,400
Atlantic Coast Mortgage, LLC 5 6.53% $6,968
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 5 6.88% $11,477
Wells Fargo Bank 5 6.10% $7,586
EMM LOANS LLC 4 6.66% $8,651
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 4 7.47% $10,646
THRIVE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.44% $11,153
Mid-Continent Funding, Inc. 3 5.50% $8,147
NBKC BANK 3 6.13% $9,945
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 3 5.71% $11,783
LOANPAL, LLC 2 6.75% $8,325
SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.69% $8,882
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.63% $14,031
Ameris Bank 2 6.25% $7,276
NATION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.25% $10,146
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 2 7.50% $4,425
Truist 2 6.48% $5,928
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 2 6.31% $13,130
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 2 5.94% $14,483
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.25% $12,516
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 2 6.88% $5,635
MORTGAGE ACCESS CORP. 2 6.75% $18,996
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 2 6.50% $6,439
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 2 6.44% $9,901
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 2 7.06% $15,768
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. 1 6.63% $15,329
SIRVA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.50% $46
The Central Trust Bank 1 5.25% $15,093
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 6.25% $4,309
Towne Bank 1 5.88% $12,979
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.00% $5,478
United Bank 1 6.13% $4,483
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 7.25% $4,943
FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $10,243
RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 1 7.50% $11,830
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.25% $4,333
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.50% $3,870
Integrity Home Mortgage Corp 1 7.25% $600
MILEND, INC. 1 6.88% $8,380
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $2,416
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.69% $5,559
NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION 1 6.25% $17,624
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 1 7.25% $55
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 6.75% $9,342
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 5.50% $8,684
Blue Ridge Bank 1 6.75% $2,267
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.88% $6,066
Presidential Bank, FSB 1 6.75% $5,430
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 7.13% $7,420
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 7.25% $7,645
GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. 1 5.75% $7,392
Bank of England 1 6.75% $7,123

The top Lynchburg VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 57 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $5,958, which is $5,499 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee Lynchburg VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($5,958), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($7,230), Alcova Mortgage LLC ($7,496), NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ($7,679) and ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. ($7,973).

The lowest rate Lynchburg VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (6.00%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (6.05%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.14%), Renasant Bank (6.20%) and USAA Federal Savings Bank (6.26%).

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.