Red Wing VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Red Wing, MN

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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Red Wing's 21 lenders originated 43 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $12,015,000, with an average VA loan value of $279,419.

Red Wing VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Red Wing averaged 6.59% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.34% for the same period.

Red Wing's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,019.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.35% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 5.87%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.53%.

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

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Red Wing 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 Red Wing level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 9 7.04% $5,820
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.59% $7,828
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 2 6.81% $6,980
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.12% $3,107
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.50% $10,420
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 2 6.06% $4,789
Merchants Bank 2 5.50% $2,852
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2 5.81% $2,760
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 2 5.88% $7,469
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 2 5.94% $6,800
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 5.63% $12,231
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 1 6.13% $17,444
MILEND, INC. 1 6.13% $13,967
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.75% $2,278
Bell Bank 1 6.00% $5,837
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.99% $6,529
First Federal Bank 1 6.50% $2,613
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 7.25% $11,943
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.49% $10,372
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC 1 6.25% $5,255
NEWREZ LLC 1 7.25% $3,785

The top Red Wing VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 9 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $5,820, which is $2,008 lower than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee Red Wing VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are .

The lowest rate Red Wing 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.