Oshkosh VA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI

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.

Oshkosh's 45 lenders originated 214 VA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $60,960,000, with an average VA loan value of $284,860.

Oshkosh VA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year VA mortgages in Oshkosh averaged 7% for the week of 2025-07-18, compared to the national average (all VA variants) of 6.385% for the same period.

Oshkosh's average VA mortgage closing costs are $4,969.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-07-11) was 6.59% and one month ago for the week of 2025-06-13, the average rate was 6.86%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.96%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-18, the average rate was 6.47%.

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Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 54 6.36% $7,399
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 16 5.95% $6,653
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 16 6.52% $13,119
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 11 5.85% $5,450
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 8 6.38% $3,202
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 8 5.93% $9,613
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 7 6.84% $10,306
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 6 5.93% $4,127
Nations Lending Corporation 5 6.78% $7,077
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation 5 6.70% $9,044
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 5 6.95% $6,571
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 4 7.25% $8,754
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 4 6.75% $10,655
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 4 5.94% $5,769
USAA Federal Savings Bank 4 6.41% $6,937
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. 3 6.92% $6,632
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 3 6.25% $10,479
Ixonia Bank 3 6.63% $7,763
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 3 5.92% $4,159
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 3 6.75% $5,071
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 3 6.71% $5,152
The Federal Savings Bank 3 6.17% $27,564
FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.50% $3,183
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 2 5.75% $4,993
NEWREZ LLC 2 6.50% $5,941
CAPITAL Credit Union 2 6.19% $5,312
Wells Fargo Bank 2 6.56% $3,044
U.S. Bank 2 6.69% $3,203
First Federal Bank 2 6.63% $5,083
EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 1 7.50% $10,753
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 1 6.13% $15,058
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 7.75% $7,727
PREMIA MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.63% $3,663
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. 1 6.88% $800
GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION 1 6.63% $3,815
Stride Bank 1 6.25% $10,305
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC. 1 7.63% $7,726
Mid-Continent Funding, Inc. 1 5.38% $12,829
JMAC LENDING, INC. 1 6.75% $8,936
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1 6.63% $2,072
CLEARPATH LENDING 1 5.75% $27,098
Bank Five Nine 1 6.25% $3,138
NBKC BANK 1 6.13% $9,675
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.75% $19,626
VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE 1 5.75% $11,389

The top Oshkosh VA lender as defined by loan originations is Mortgage Research Center, LLC, with 54 VA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,399, which is $746 higher than the next largest lender, UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC.

The lowest fee Oshkosh VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC ($5,450), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC ($6,653), Mortgage Research Center, LLC ($7,399), FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION ($13,119) and .

The lowest rate Oshkosh VA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC (5.85%), UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC (5.95%), Mortgage Research Center, LLC (6.36%), FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION (6.52%) and .

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.