District Of Columbia VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

District of Columbia

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.

District Of Columbia VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in District Of Columbia averaged 5.92% for the week of 2024-12-13, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.077% for the same period.

District Of Columbia's average VA mortgage closing costs are $11,642.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-12-06) was 5.95% and one month ago for the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.15%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.3%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-12-13, the average rate was 5.96%.

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District Of Columbia 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 District Of Columbia level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 5.63% $12,939
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 30 6.37% $9,599
FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 23 6.24% $17,213
FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION 21 6.43% $13,208
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 17 6.20% $16,113
Vellum Mortgage, Inc. 14 5.97% $19,287
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 13 5.92% $24,189
Atlantic Coast Mortgage, LLC 12 6.15% $18,433
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 12 6.03% $19,444
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC 11 5.83% $22,672
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 11 5.76% $17,772
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 10 6.08% $17,659
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 10 6.02% $16,375
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 9 6.40% $12,011
PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 8 5.80% $12,263
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 7 6.23% $21,396
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 7 5.69% $17,456
BAY EQUITY LLC 6 6.17% $13,819
DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. 6 6.15% $16,795
USAA Federal Savings Bank 6 5.77% $24,055
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 6 5.48% $14,762
INTERCOASTAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 5 6.45% $16,669
First Heritage Mortgage, LLC 5 5.95% $14,352
George Mason Mortgage, LLC 5 6.15% $21,083
NFM, INC. 5 5.95% $19,665
EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 4 6.59% $25,416
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.47% $11,933
American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 4 6.38% $20,790
The Federal Savings Bank 4 6.19% $19,201
HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4 6.22% $8,146
Wells Fargo Bank 3 5.21% $20,380
NEWREZ LLC 3 6.75% $22,687
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC 2 6.01% $13,201
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 2 6.63% $24,724
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.38% $32,192
Armed Forces Bank 2 5.88% $7,108
EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 2 6.81% $15,597
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 2 5.94% $16,520
CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 5.75% $32,008
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 2 6.13% $16,509
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC 2 6.25% $23,728
BNC National Bank 2 5.69% $7,180
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 5.75% $17,235
Sandy Spring Bank 2 6.06% $21,765
JAMS-01, INC. 2 5.81% $34,031
The Freedom Bank of Virginia 2 5.44% $19,012
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 1 7.25% $24,792
Ameris Bank 1 5.25% $29,688
SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.63% $19,329
Sunflower Bank 1 5.63% $26,245
THE MORTGAGE LINK, INC. 1 5.75% $29,265
THRIVE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.38% $19,192
Towne Bank 1 5.25% $17,550
Truist 1 7.20% $9,095
U.S. Bank 1 5.63% $5,870
First Federal Bank 1 5.88% $11,898
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 5.75% $1,060
First Western Trust Bank 1 5.75% $5,341
Flagstar Bank, FSB 1 5.75% $17,227
Watermark Capital, Inc. 1 7.13% $41,191
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 5.63% $31,647
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 5.50% $22,334
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.25% $6,498
Integrity Home Mortgage Corp 1 6.13% $2,100
Alcova Mortgage LLC 1 6.75% $42,519
JPMorgan Chase Bank 1 5.75% $19,544
Keystone Funding, Inc. 1 7.13% $11,671
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 5.63% $29,931
MCLEAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 5.63% $35,530
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 1 6.00% $13,492
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 1 7.25% $17,310
ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. 1 6.25% $0
NBKC BANK 1 5.38% $8,693
NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. 1 6.63% $36,751
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. 1 7.13% $16,117
Plains Commerce Bank 1 6.25% $16,225
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 1 7.50% $6,461

The top District Of Columbia VA lender as defined by loan originations is NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, with 30 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $12,939, which is $3,340 higher than the next largest lender, Mortgage Research Center, LLC.

The lowest fee District Of Columbia VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($9,599), NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ($12,939), FIRST SAVINGS MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($13,208), FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($16,113) and GUARANTEED RATE, INC. ($16,375).

The lowest rate District Of Columbia VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (5.63%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (5.76%), Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC (5.83%), MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC (5.92%) and Vellum Mortgage, Inc. (5.97%).

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.