Williston VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Williston, ND

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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Williston's 16 lenders originated 34 VA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $11,490,000, with an average VA loan value of $337,941.

Williston VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Williston averaged 6.41% for the week of 2024-07-19, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.303% for the same period.

Williston's average VA mortgage closing costs are $6,332.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-07-12) was 6.65% and one month ago for the week of 2024-06-14, the average rate was 6.81%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.79%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-07-19, the average rate was 6.1%.

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Williston 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 Williston level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 12 7.01% $6,257
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 7.03% $12,772
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 3 6.20% $14,984
Gate City Bank 1 6.00% $12,349
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 5.88% $16,020
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 1 6.25% $3,803
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 6.50% $12,195
Unify Home Lending Inc. 1 5.60% $5,895
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.62% $18,830
USAA Federal Savings Bank 1 5.50% $14,871
U.S. Bank 1 5.10% $12,003
Wells Fargo Bank 1 6.13% $15,649
AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. 1 7.00% $10,355
WESTERN COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION 1 6.00% $14,707
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 6.75% $910
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 7.75% $6,624

The top Williston VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 12 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,257, which is $6,515 lower than the next largest lender, FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION.

The lowest fee Williston VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($6,257), .

The lowest rate Williston VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC (7.01%), .

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.