Whitewater VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Whitewater, 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.

    Whitewater's 33 lenders originated 103 VA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $35,685,000, with an average VA loan value of $346,456.

    Whitewater VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

    30 Year VA mortgages in Whitewater averaged 0.4% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 0% for the same period.

    Whitewater's average VA mortgage closing costs are $5,629.

    The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.84% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 7.2%.

    The average rate one year ago was 6.9%.

    For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was 0.41%.

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    Whitewater 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 Whitewater level.

    Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
    Mortgage Research Center, LLC 18 6.21% $7,740
    FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 9 6.24% $8,878
    QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 7 6.48% $10,129
    UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 7 5.96% $7,364
    FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 7 6.52% $3,418
    NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 4 6.19% $7,300
    NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 4 6.90% $8,876
    Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 4 6.13% $11,247
    GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 6.54% $13,601
    USAA Federal Savings Bank 2 5.44% $9,204
    CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.72% $7,161
    Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 6.88% $1,883
    GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 2 6.45% $5,517
    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 2 5.75% $3,651
    PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 2 6.44% $17,836
    Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 2 6.31% $2,339
    THOMPSON KANE & COMPANY, LLC 2 7.19% $18,513
    Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 6.00% $27,793
    NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.75% $11,673
    CLEARPATH LENDING 1 5.75% $4,383
    Bank Five Nine 1 5.25% $2,013
    TJC Mortgage, Inc. 1 5.75% $21,832
    TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 1 7.13% $8,336
    AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 6.75% $18,922
    AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.88% $17,789
    SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 5.63% $5,869
    Texana Bank 1 6.13% $19,709
    The Federal Savings Bank 1 6.25% $29,541
    AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 1 6.50% $22,920
    HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.25% $45,552
    JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 6.25% $3,762
    LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 5.99% $23,001
    Cornerstone First Mortgage, Inc 1 7.13% $7,253

    The top Whitewater VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 18 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,740, which is $1,138 lower than the next largest lender, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION.

    The lowest fee Whitewater VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($7,740), .

    The lowest rate Whitewater VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.21%), .

    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.