Nacogdoches VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Nacogdoches, 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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Nacogdoches's 21 lenders originated 38 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $11,080,000, with an average VA loan value of $291,579.

Nacogdoches VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Nacogdoches averaged 6.48% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.34% for the same period.

Nacogdoches's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,762.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.54% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.06%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.82%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.14%.

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Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 12 6.55% $9,760
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC 3 7.17% $3,060
Commercial Bank of Texas 3 5.83% $9,176
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.75% $10,729
AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. 2 7.01% $13,923
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 7.25% $5,324
MANN FINANCIAL INC. 1 7.13% $5,877
MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 1 6.99% $3,663
NEWREZ LLC 1 7.13% $6,999
NTFN, INC. 1 6.13% $7,235
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 5.88% $11,084
PILGRIM MORTGAGE LLC 1 6.88% $675
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $11,071
THRIVE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.13% $4,722
USAA Federal Savings Bank 1 6.25% $4,447
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 1 6.88% $1,750
VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.50% $3,257
BancorpSouth 1 6.38% $13,596
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 1 6.25% $5,135
EUSTIS AND AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 7.13% $13,255
First United Bank and Trust Company 1 5.88% $5,366

The top Nacogdoches VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 12 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $9,760, which is $6,700 higher than the next largest lender, AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC.

The lowest fee Nacogdoches VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($9,760), .

The lowest rate Nacogdoches VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.55%), .

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.