Watertown VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI

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    • 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.

    Watertown's 28 lenders originated 58 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $17,530,000, with an average VA loan value of $302,241.

    Watertown VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year VA mortgages in Watertown averaged 6.38% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.303% for the same period.

    Watertown's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,346.

    The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.52% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.78%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.87%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 6.4%.

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    Watertown 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 Watertown level.

    Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 13 6.55% $10,182
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 4 5.92% $8,661
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.63% $22,205
    USAA Federal Savings Bank 3 5.83% $16,680
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 6.92% $3,563
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 2 6.00% $24,277
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 5.99% $12,767
    PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 2 6.25% $1,893
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 2 6.56% $6,320
    NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2 5.75% $9,806
    Johnson Bank 1 6.75% $2,474
    MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $8,936
    NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 1 7.99% $8,733
    NEWREZ LLC 1 6.75% $11,593
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.38% $9,945
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 1 5.99% $14,550
    V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC. 1 5.13% $3,884
    American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 1 6.13% $620
    Wells Fargo Bank 1 6.50% $7,815
    Bank Five Nine 1 7.25% $9,900
    Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 6.75% $9,324
    CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 6.25% $7,219
    CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $649
    CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.75% $8,718
    CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 1 6.25% $8,613
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.25% $4,811
    Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 7.75% $4,493
    Ixonia Bank 1 6.13% $4,046

    The top Watertown VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 13 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $10,182, which is $1,521 higher than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

    The lowest fee Watertown VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($10,182), .

    The lowest rate Watertown VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.55%), .

    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.