Poughkeepsie VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY

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.

For additional benefits of VA loans, click here.

Poughkeepsie's 44 lenders originated 253 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $100,765,000, with an average VA loan value of $398,281.

Poughkeepsie VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Poughkeepsie averaged 6.36% for the week of 2024-10-25, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.14% for the same period.

Poughkeepsie's average VA mortgage closing costs are $8,469.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-10-18) was 6.07% and one month ago for the week of 2024-09-20, the average rate was 5.47%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.39%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-10-25, the average rate was 6.62%.

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Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 40 6.14% $16,206
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 24 6.83% $12,122
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 19 5.89% $8,859
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 16 6.44% $11,837
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 12 6.60% $11,132
USAA Federal Savings Bank 12 6.51% $10,496
HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP. 12 6.20% $14,947
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 9 6.29% $12,503
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 9 6.28% $8,358
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 9 6.07% $14,783
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 9 5.92% $15,369
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 7 6.39% $17,908
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 5 6.10% $11,686
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 5 6.00% $13,944
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 4 5.28% $11,152
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 4 6.13% $12,613
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 7.08% $6,594
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 3 7.33% $18,963
NEWREZ LLC 3 6.92% $8,730
NBKC BANK 3 6.04% $8,910
Valley National Bank 3 6.21% $12,273
UNITED NORTHERN MORTGAGE BANKERS LIMITED 2 6.56% $8,723
Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 6.50% $14,666
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.69% $13,909
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 2 6.13% $10,353
HUDSON VALLEY CREDIT UNION 2 7.00% $12,029
JPMorgan Chase Bank 2 7.19% $8,189
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 2 7.50% $14,976
NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. 2 6.25% $15,061
The Federal Savings Bank 2 5.75% $30,429
MID-ISLAND MORTGAGE CORP. 1 6.25% $8,987
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.50% $5,170
Magnolia Bank 1 7.25% $33,768
KeyBank 1 6.38% $2,699
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC 1 6.25% $8,570
TBI MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 5.99% $12,598
Wells Fargo Bank 1 5.88% $11,922
TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1 7.25% $14,048
Advisors Mortgage Group, L.L.C. 1 6.75% $11,791
CLIFFCO, INC. 1 7.75% $5,056
Citizens Bank 1 6.13% $13,528
U.S. Bank 1 5.25% $7,498
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 6.00% $16,244
NJ LENDERS CORP. 1 6.25% $26,928

The top Poughkeepsie VA lender as defined by loan originations is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, with 40 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $16,206, which is $4,084 higher than the next largest lender, Mortgage Research Center, LLC.

The lowest fee Poughkeepsie VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ($8,859), USAA Federal Savings Bank ($10,496), PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY ($11,132), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC ($11,837) and Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($12,122).

The lowest rate Poughkeepsie VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (5.89%), QUICKEN LOANS, LLC (6.14%), HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP. (6.20%), CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC (6.44%) and USAA Federal Savings Bank (6.51%).

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.