Rome VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

ROME, GA

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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Rome's 45 lenders originated 112 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $29,580,000, with an average VA loan value of $264,107.

Rome VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Rome averaged 6.72% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.303% for the same period.

Rome's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,306.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.76% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.52%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.8%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 6.92%.

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Rome 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 Rome level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 21 6.82% $5,158
Synovus Bank 7 5.80% $10,314
USAA Federal Savings Bank 5 6.33% $6,291
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 5 6.24% $6,859
Ameris Bank 4 6.19% $5,388
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 4 7.21% $10,331
HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION 4 6.63% $8,296
BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 4 6.00% $9,200
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.88% $5,149
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 4 5.69% $2,613
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3 6.08% $7,657
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 2 7.75% $325
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.94% $9,406
CANOPY MORTGAGE, LLC 2 7.13% $16,087
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 2 6.75% $4,961
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.69% $25,975
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 2 6.88% $4,358
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $21,171
NEWREZ LLC 1 6.75% $9,056
NFM, INC. 1 7.38% $4,311
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 5.88% $3,132
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.38% $6,258
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 1 6.99% $2,802
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.25% $14,266
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 1 7.13% $7,259
SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.00% $4,828
The Federal Savings Bank 1 6.25% $17,507
Alcova Mortgage LLC 1 6.13% $9,440
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 5.25% $6,717
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 7.88% $1,757
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 1 7.25% $8,521
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 5.75% $10,203
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $4,943
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 1 6.63% $4,200
EMM LOANS LLC 1 6.00% $10,541
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 7.75% $4,026
FirstBank 1 6.00% $9,617
First Federal Bank 1 6.25% $12,468
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.13% $18,609
HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA, LLC 1 6.63% $2,207
ISERVE RESIDENTIAL LENDING, LLC 1 6.63% $32,486
JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 5.75% $2,959
Magnolia Bank 1 6.13% $4,965
Meridian Bank Corporation 1 6.13% $13,904
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 6.25% $11,079

The top Rome VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 21 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $5,158, which is $5,157 lower than the next largest lender, Synovus Bank.

The lowest fee Rome VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($5,158), .

The lowest rate Rome VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.82%), .

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.