Malvern VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Malvern, AR

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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Malvern's 25 lenders originated 50 VA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $11,620,000, with an average VA loan value of $232,400.

Malvern VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Malvern averaged 0.19% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Malvern's average VA mortgage closing costs are $4,842.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.83% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.69%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.69%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was 0%.

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Malvern 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 Malvern level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 11 6.35% $7,049
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 6 5.95% $10,721
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 5 7.87% $8,880
SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.29% $4,856
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 2 5.87% $6,848
GMFS LLC 2 6.38% $1,688
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.25% $11,794
EUSTIS AND AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.25% $10,074
FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.63% $4,960
NBKC BANK 1 6.00% $8,099
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 1 7.13% $3,814
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 5.88% $7,704
Regions Bank 1 6.50% $2,831
SOUTHWEST STAGE FUNDING, LLC 1 6.38% $0
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.75% $5,291
USAA Federal Savings Bank 1 6.50% $2,283
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 5.75% $2,980
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.13% $13,437
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 5.25% $4,457
ARKANSAS Federal Credit Union 1 7.00% $2,544
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 7.13% $2,888
Arvest Bank 1 6.75% $0
Bank OZK 1 6.12% $3,412
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 6.25% $12,362
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 1 6.50% $5,893

The top Malvern VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 11 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,049, which is $3,672 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee Malvern VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($7,049), .

The lowest rate Malvern VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.35%), .

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.