Mineral Wells VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Mineral Wells, TX

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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Mineral Wells's 22 lenders originated 37 VA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $11,795,000, with an average VA loan value of $318,784.

Mineral Wells VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Mineral Wells averaged 0.64% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Mineral Wells's average VA mortgage closing costs are $6,816.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.89% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.85%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.15%.

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

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Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 7 6.61% $6,411
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 3 6.37% $8,694
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 2 6.44% $8,866
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 2 5.56% $16,496
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2 5.63% $6,673
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 2 6.63% $34,138
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 5.75% $16,585
Keystone Funding, Inc. 1 6.50% $8,136
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 1 6.13% $17,668
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.13% $5,628
NEWREZ LLC 1 6.75% $6,419
OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.63% $8,432
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.50% $4,410
SFMC, LP 1 6.75% $3,930
SOUTHWEST STAGE FUNDING, LLC 1 6.88% $0
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1 5.88% $7,100
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 5.25% $6,480
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $8,726
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 1 6.63% $1,368
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.00% $3,901
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.13% $17,028
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.63% $4,048

The top Mineral Wells VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 7 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,411, which is $2,283 lower than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee Mineral Wells VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are .

The lowest rate Mineral Wells VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are .

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.