Wabash VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Wabash, IN

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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Wabash's 22 lenders originated 37 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $7,265,000, with an average VA loan value of $196,351.

Wabash VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Wabash averaged 6.65% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.34% for the same period.

Wabash's average VA mortgage closing costs are $3,903.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.81% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.13%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.39%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.24%.

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Wabash 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 Wabash level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 8 7.06% $4,312
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 3 5.75% $6,948
NEWREZ LLC 3 7.17% $8,804
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 2 6.94% $4,062
USAA Federal Savings Bank 2 6.00% $6,814
RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 2 6.19% $3,834
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 7.63% $7,024
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 1 7.75% $595
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $2,271
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 6.38% $1,622
NBKC BANK 1 7.00% $160
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 5.25% $10,202
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 1 5.99% $6,172
The Federal Savings Bank 1 6.75% $7,178
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 6.25% $6,884
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 7.25% $2,878
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 1 7.13% $6,288
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.13% $5,432
FIDELITY BANK 1 7.25% $4,853
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 7.75% $10,047
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $7,539
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 7.25% $0

The top Wabash VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 8 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $4,312, which is $2,636 lower than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

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

The lowest rate Wabash 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.