Thomaston VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Thomaston, 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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Thomaston's 18 lenders originated 34 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $9,560,000, with an average VA loan value of $281,176.

Thomaston VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

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

Thomaston's average VA mortgage closing costs are $4,651.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.5% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.02%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.68%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.44%.

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Thomaston 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 Thomaston level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 11 6.57% $5,392
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 4 5.87% $8,287
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 2 5.56% $5,835
VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 7.00% $3,500
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $4,787
First National Bank Texas 1 5.75% $31,848
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $10,116
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 5.75% $4,830
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 7.25% $20,857
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.99% $11,529
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.25% $13,673
SOUTHPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.99% $4,749
Synovus Bank 1 6.25% $1,743
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.63% $13,207
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 5.25% $8,222
BNC National Bank 1 5.25% $3,757
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 5.75% $4,784
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 6.75% $8,929

The top Thomaston VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 11 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $5,392, which is $2,895 lower than the next largest lender, QUICKEN LOANS, LLC.

The lowest fee Thomaston VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($5,392), .

The lowest rate Thomaston VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.57%), .

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.