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Best VA Mortgage Rates Today June 2026 | As Low As 5.49%

Today's VA mortgage rate mortgage market includes offers such as Utah First Federal Credit UnionUtah First Federal Credit Union1155 W Park Lane, American Fork, UT 84003A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.94% offering VA Fixed at 5.49%, and Educators Credit UnionEducators Credit Union100 Chapman Farm Blvd, Beloit, WI 53105A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.41% offering VA Mortgage Products 30-year Fixed at 5.75%, and Wells FargoWells Fargo11th Floor Express Tower Nariman Point, Aberdeen England, 00000A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.44% offering 30-Year Fixed-Rate VA at 5.75%, and SELCO Community Credit UnionSELCO Community Credit Union110 International Way, Albany, OR 97210A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.18% offering 30 Year VA Loan at 5.88%, and Cedar Point Federal Credit UnionCedar Point Federal Credit Union11100 Weymouth Ct, Charlotte Hall, MD 20603A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.81% offering Federal VA 30 Year Fixed Rate at 6.00%.

The VA mortgage rate mortgage is the most popular home loan in the United States, prized for its predictable monthly payment and long amortization period that keeps monthly costs manageable. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or refinancing an existing loan, comparing rates across lenders is the single most effective way to save — even a 0.25% rate difference on a $400,000 loan saves over $20,000 in total interest over 30 years. We empower borrowers with transparent financial health metrics — including A–F Safety Grades, verified Star Ratings, and Texas Ratios — so you can choose a stable institution with confidence.

VA Mortgage Rates reflect actual verified offers from lenders actively lending to borrowers across the country. Your final approved rate will depend on your credit profile, loan-to-value ratio, and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: June 16, 2026

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Today's VA Mortgage Rate Context: The average VA mortgage rate is 8.056%, down 0.098% from last week. The table below shows VA mortgage rate offers from banks and credit unions. Rates have dipped this week — a good time to compare and lock. Source: Verified Mortgage Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates.com.
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Lender
Product
Term
Rate
APR
Profile
Utah First Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.94%
1155 W Park Lane, American Fork, UT 84003
VA Fixed
30 Years
5.49%
5.73%
Rate5.49%
APR5.73%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1155 W Park Lane, American Fork, UT 84003
Details

No additional details available.

Educators Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.41%
100 Chapman Farm Blvd, Beloit, WI 53105
VA Mortgage Products 30-year Fixed
30-year
5.75%
5.80%
Rate5.75%
APR5.80%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address100 Chapman Farm Blvd, Beloit, WI 53105
Details

No down payment required. $1,600 closing costs. Minimum credit score 620. Certificate of Eligibility required. APR calculated on loan amount of $100,000. Rates are subject to change. Rates are not guaranteed until a formal lock is processed. No down payment required.

WyHy Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.93%
110 Commerce Dr, Casper, WY 82009 7359
30 year VA Loan
30 year
5.88%
Rate
APR5.88%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address110 Commerce Dr, Casper, WY 82009 7359
Details

As Low As

Wells Fargo
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.44%
11th Floor Express Tower Nariman Point, Aberdeen England, 00000
30-Year Fixed-Rate VA
30-Year
5.75%
5.95%
Rate5.75%
APR5.95%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address11th Floor Express Tower Nariman Point, Aberdeen England, 00000
Details

No additional details available.

SELCO Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.18%
110 International Way, Albany, OR 97210
30 Year VA Loan
30 Year VA
5.88%
5.99%
Rate5.88%
APR5.99%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address110 International Way, Albany, OR 97210
Details

No additional details available.

BECU Boeing Employees Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.04%
1002 Park Ave N, Auburn, SC 29418
VA 30 Year Fixed Rate
30 Year
6.01%
Rate
APR6.01%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1002 Park Ave N, Auburn, SC 29418
Details

VA Purchase 0% Down

Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.81%
11100 Weymouth Ct, Charlotte Hall, MD 20603
Federal VA 30 Year Fixed Rate
30 Year
6.00%
6.01%
Rate6.00%
APR6.01%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address11100 Weymouth Ct, Charlotte Hall, MD 20603
Details

No additional details available.

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.84%
1302 S Grandstaff Dr, Angola, IN 28054
30-Year VA Loan
30 years
5.75%
6.08%
Rate5.75%
APR6.08%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1302 S Grandstaff Dr, Angola, IN 28054
Details

No additional details available.

Industrial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.82%
1115 Sagamore Pkwy S, Covington, IN 46041
VA Loans
30-year rate shown
6.10%
Rate
APR6.10%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1115 Sagamore Pkwy S, Covington, IN 46041
Details

Rates are subject to change without notice.

SharePoint Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.43%
10750 France Ave S, Andover, MN 55304
VA IRRRL 30-Year Fixed
6.00%
6.11%
Rate6.00%
APR6.11%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address10750 France Ave S, Andover, MN 55304
Details

No additional details available.

Newport News Shipbuilding Employees Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.17%
1 BayPort Way Ste 105, Chesapeake, VA 23061
VA Loan
30 years
5.99%
6.14%
Rate5.99%
APR6.14%
Points0.125
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1 BayPort Way Ste 105, Chesapeake, VA 23061
Details

Origination Fee: $0

Rural Cooperatives Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.42%
13246 State Route 176, Drakesboro, KY 40223
VA 30 Year Fixed - Conforming
360
6.00%
6.16%
Rate6.00%
APR6.16%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address13246 State Route 176, Drakesboro, KY 40223
Details

Monthly payments are for Principal and Interest only (no escrows) on a loan amount of $300,000 and an estimated property value of $600,000.

Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.83%
170 Bluestone Dr, Alexandria, DC 20548 0001
VA 30 Year Fixed
30 years
5.88%
6.19%
Rate5.88%
APR6.19%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address170 Bluestone Dr, Alexandria, DC 20548 0001
Details

Par rate; no discount points. Your specific rate will be based on your unique circumstances and may differ from the rates shown in this table.

Homebase Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.95%
13200 Bermuda Orchard Lane, Chester, VA 23801
VA 30 Year Fixed
5.88%
6.19%
Rate5.88%
APR6.19%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address13200 Bermuda Orchard Lane, Chester, VA 23801
Details

Rates effective as of 6/15/2026, 10:56:34 AM (ET). Rates are subject to change without notice based on market changes. Rates are based on a 45 day lock.

Carter Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
D3.6 ★Texas Ratio: 27.92%
100 W Church St, Bossier City, AR 71019
VA 30 Year Fixed
5.88%
6.19%
Rate5.88%
APR6.19%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address100 W Church St, Bossier City, AR 71019
Details

No additional details available.

Piney Hills Federal Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.37%
2735 Martha St, Simsboro, LA 71275
VA 30 Year Fixed
30 years
5.88%
6.19%
Rate5.88%
APR6.19%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address2735 Martha St, Simsboro, LA 71275
Details

No additional details available.

Carolina Cooperative Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.29%
1207 Bessemer City Rd, Charlotte, NC 28052
VA 30 Year Fixed
5.88%
6.19%
Rate5.88%
APR6.19%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1207 Bessemer City Rd, Charlotte, NC 28052
Details

No additional details available.

Transit Employees Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.11%
2440 Market St NE Ste 901, Alexandria, DC 20018
VA 30 Year Fixed
5.88%
6.19%
Rate5.88%
APR6.19%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address2440 Market St NE Ste 901, Alexandria, DC 20018
Details

No additional details available.

A & S Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.19%
2090 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001
VA 30 Year Fixed
6.00%
6.20%
Rate6.00%
APR6.20%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address2090 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Details

No additional details available.

SharePoint Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.43%
10750 France Ave S, Andover, MN 55304
VA 30-Year Fixed
6.00%
6.26%
Rate6.00%
APR6.26%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address10750 France Ave S, Andover, MN 55304
Details

No additional details available.

Associated Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.62%
1 Brewers Way, Alton, IL 53005
30 Year VA Loan
30 Year
6.00%
6.30%
Rate6.00%
APR6.30%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1 Brewers Way, Alton, IL 53005
Details

Monthly payment estimates are based on single family, owner occupied, 760 credit score, purchase transaction, no secondary financing, non-condo, 30 day lock. Actual closing costs may be higher or lower depending on where the property is located.

Farmers State Bank (Marion, IA)
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
1100 8th Ave, Alburnett, IA 52202
VA Loans
30-Year
6.00%
6.32%
Rate6.00%
APR6.32%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1100 8th Ave, Alburnett, IA 52202
Details

Number of Monthly Payments: 360

First State Bank (MI)
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.41%
11555 26 Mile Rd, Chesterfield, MI 48021
VA Loan
30-Year
6.12%
6.33%
Rate6.12%
APR6.33%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address11555 26 Mile Rd, Chesterfield, MI 48021
Details

No additional details available.

Credit Union West Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.75%
10150 W Desert River Blvd, Avondale, AZ 85008 2442
30 Year VA Loan
5.88%
6.34%
Rate5.88%
APR6.34%
Points1.875
UpdatedJun 11, 2026
Address10150 W Desert River Blvd, Avondale, AZ 85008 2442
Details

No additional details available.

America First Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.26%
1001 S 1200 W, Albuquerque, AZ 83440
VA 30 Year Loan
5.88%
6.34%
Rate5.88%
APR6.34%
Points0.250
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1001 S 1200 W, Albuquerque, AZ 83440
Details

As Low As; VA 30 Year

Elements Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.79%
1400 W Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
VA Loan Purchase 30-Year Fixed
360 months
6.12%
6.34%
Rate6.12%
APR6.34%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1400 W Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Details

No additional details available.

Elements Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.79%
1400 W Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
VA Loan Refinance 30-Year Fixed
30-Year Fixed
6.12%
6.35%
Rate6.12%
APR6.35%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1400 W Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Details

No additional details available.

Consumers Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.46%
1075 Tri State Pkwy Ste 850, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
30-Yr VA Loan
6.25%
6.35%
Rate6.25%
APR6.35%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1075 Tri State Pkwy Ste 850, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Details

No additional details available.

CINCINNATI OHIO POLICE
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.54%
10761 Pippin Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45042
30-Year VA Loan
30-Year
6.25%
6.38%
Rate6.25%
APR6.38%
Points0.125
UpdatedJun 11, 2026
Address10761 Pippin Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45042
Details

No additional details available.

SELCO Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.18%
110 International Way, Albany, OR 97210
30 Year VA Manufactured Home (no homes on rented land) Loan
30 Year VA Manufactured Home
6.12%
6.41%
Rate6.12%
APR6.41%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address110 International Way, Albany, OR 97210
Details

No additional details available.

Great Basin Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.89%
322 Buck Dr, Reno, NV 89436 7731
VA 30 Year Fixed
5.88%
6.43%
Rate5.88%
APR6.43%
Points1.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address322 Buck Dr, Reno, NV 89436 7731
Details

$350,000 Loan Amount - 740 Credit Score; 100% LTV

USE Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.86%
2705 NW EXPRESSWAY, Dallas, OK 73112 7047
VA Loan
30 Year Fixed
6.12%
6.48%
Rate6.12%
APR6.48%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address2705 NW EXPRESSWAY, Dallas, OK 73112 7047
Details

No additional details available.

Allegacy Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.46%
100 Queens Rd, Advance, NC 27006
VA 30 Year (VA) Loan
30 year
6.38%
6.48%
Rate6.38%
APR6.48%
Points0.125
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address100 Queens Rd, Advance, NC 27006
Details

No additional details available.

Southwest Missouri Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.99%
1000 E 32nd St, Alba, MO 64755
30-year fixed VA
30-year
6.25%
6.49%
Rate6.25%
APR6.49%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1000 E 32nd St, Alba, MO 64755
Details

No additional details available.

Sun East Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.40%
1560 Garrett Rd, Aston, DE 19014 1862
30-Year Fixed VA
6.25%
6.49%
Rate6.25%
APR6.49%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1560 Garrett Rd, Aston, DE 19014 1862
Details

No additional details available.

OMNI Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.29%
1 Denso Rd, Bangor, MI 49001
VA 30 Year Fixed
30 Year Fixed
6.50%
Rate
APR6.50%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1 Denso Rd, Bangor, MI 49001
Details

6.660% APR

Union Bank Morrisville, VT
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.26%
1028 Us Route 302, Berlin, NH 03251
30 Year Fixed Rate VA
30 Year
6.49%
6.61%
Rate6.49%
APR6.61%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1028 Us Route 302, Berlin, NH 03251
Details

No additional details available.

Ascend Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.38%
1002 Crossings Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027
VA 30 Year Fixed Rate
30 Year
6.62%
6.74%
Rate6.62%
APR6.74%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1002 Crossings Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027
Details

No additional details available.

Tower Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.30%
1077 State Route 3 N, Annapolis, MD 20701
30 Year VA Loan
6.50%
6.78%
Rate6.50%
APR6.78%
Points1.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1077 State Route 3 N, Annapolis, MD 20701
Details

As Low As

Westerra Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.44%
10169 S Parker Rd, Arvada, CO 80003
30-Year Fixed VA - Purchase
30-Year Fixed VA
6.62%
6.79%
Rate6.62%
APR6.79%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address10169 S Parker Rd, Arvada, CO 80003
Details

Discount: 0.000%

American Heritage Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.82%
100 E Walnut St, Abington, NJ 08002 4402
30 Year VA Loan
30 Year VA
5.99%
6.83%
Rate5.99%
APR6.83%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address100 E Walnut St, Abington, NJ 08002 4402
Details

No additional details available.

Tower Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.30%
1077 State Route 3 N, Annapolis, MD 20701
30 Year VA Loan
6.62%
6.83%
Rate6.62%
APR6.83%
Points0.500
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1077 State Route 3 N, Annapolis, MD 20701
Details

As Low As

Tower Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.30%
1077 State Route 3 N, Annapolis, MD 20701
30 Year VA Loan
6.75%
6.91%
Rate6.75%
APR6.91%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1077 State Route 3 N, Annapolis, MD 20701
Details

As Low As

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.03%
1118 Mainstreet Ste 2, Albert Lea, MN 55008 4149
30-Year VA Fixed-Rate, Conventional
6.88%
6.94%
Rate6.88%
APR6.94%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1118 Mainstreet Ste 2, Albert Lea, MN 55008 4149
Details

For a $250,000 Loan

Capital Area Realtors Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.4 ★Texas Ratio: 20.83%
15201 Diamondback Dr, Madison, MD 20850 3312
VA Mortgage
30 Year
7.25%
Rate
APR7.25%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address15201 Diamondback Dr, Madison, MD 20850 3312
Details

No additional details available.

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.81%
1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003
VA 30 Year Fixed
30 years
7.00%
7.34%
Rate7.00%
APR7.34%
Points0.000
UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Address1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003
Details

No additional details available.

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VA Mortgage Rate — Avg
8.056%
▼ 0.098% from last week

The VA mortgage rate fell 0.098 points over the past 7 days to 8.056%, down from 8.155% last week.

Quick Reference — June 2026
Est. payment ($400k loan): $2,951/mo
Loan type: VA Fixed (30-year term)
Best for: No down payment, veterans and service members
Data source: mortgage rate averages compiled from our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions
As of Jun 22, 2026 • Daily averages from our database of 8,500+ U.S. banks & credit unions — updated daily
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Direct-Sourced & Verified Rate Data: Every VA mortgage rate on this page is sourced directly from the official website of the lending institution — no estimates, no survey averages. Our proprietary rate aggregation technology, combined with a dedicated team of rate analysts, verifies and updates listings daily to ensure accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About VA Mortgage Rates

What is a VA loan?

A VA loan is a mortgage guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, available to eligible active-duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses. Because the VA guarantees a portion of the loan against default, participating lenders can offer VA borrowers better terms than conventional loans — including no down payment, no private mortgage insurance (PMI), and competitively low interest rates. VA loans are often the best mortgage available to those who qualify.

Who is eligible for a VA loan?

VA loan eligibility is available to active-duty service members with at least 90 consecutive days of service during wartime or 181 days during peacetime, National Guard and Reserve members with six or more years of service or 90 days of active-duty service, and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty or from a service-connected disability. Eligibility is established through a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) obtained through the VA or your lender.

Do VA loans require a down payment?

No. One of the most significant VA loan benefits is the ability to purchase a home with zero down payment, with no loan limit for eligible borrowers with full entitlement (as of 2020). This allows qualified veterans to buy a home without years of saving for a down payment. A down payment may still be required if you have reduced entitlement from a prior VA loan, or if the purchase price exceeds the county VA loan limit.

What is the VA funding fee?

The VA funding fee is a one-time fee paid to the Department of Veterans Affairs that helps sustain the VA loan program. For first-time users with no down payment, the fee is 2.15% of the loan amount (2.30% for National Guard and Reserve members). It drops to 1.65% with a 5%+ down payment. The fee can be financed into the loan. Certain borrowers are exempt, including veterans receiving VA disability compensation and surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from a service-connected disability.

Do VA loans require mortgage insurance?

No. VA loans do not require private mortgage insurance (PMI) or any form of monthly mortgage insurance premium, regardless of the down payment amount. This is a major financial advantage over FHA loans (which require MIP for the life of the loan) and conventional loans with less than 20% down (which require PMI). The VA funding fee is a one-time upfront cost, not an ongoing monthly charge.

What credit score do I need for a VA loan?

The VA itself does not set a minimum credit score, but most lenders require a score of 620 or higher. Some lenders will approve VA loans with scores as low as 580, though you may face higher rates or additional requirements. Because the VA guarantee reduces lender risk, VA loans are generally more forgiving of imperfect credit than conventional mortgages. Shopping multiple VA-approved lenders is important since credit requirements vary.

What is a VA IRRRL (Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan)?

The VA IRRRL, also called a VA Streamline Refinance, allows existing VA loan holders to refinance to a lower interest rate with minimal paperwork and no appraisal or income verification in most cases. To qualify, you must already have a VA loan, and the refinance must result in a lower interest rate (or move from an adjustable to a fixed rate). The IRRRL is one of the simplest refinance options available and typically closes faster than a standard refinance.

How does a VA loan compare to a conventional or FHA loan?

For eligible borrowers, VA loans typically offer the best overall terms. Compared to conventional loans, VA loans allow zero down payment with no PMI, often have lower interest rates, and are more flexible on credit. Compared to FHA loans, VA loans have no ongoing mortgage insurance, making them significantly less expensive over time. The main trade-off is that VA loans require military service eligibility and charge a funding fee — though the fee is often offset quickly by the savings from no PMI.

How are VA mortgage rates determined?

VA mortgage rates are influenced by the same broad market forces as other mortgage types — particularly 10-year U.S. Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy, and investor demand for mortgage-backed securities. Because VA loans carry a federal guarantee, lenders typically price them at or below conventional rates. Individual quotes depend on your credit score, loan amount, loan term, and the specific lender's cost of capital. Comparing quotes from multiple VA-approved lenders can yield meaningful savings.

What are today's best VA mortgage rates?

  • Utah First Federal Credit Union: 5.49% (VA Fixed)
  • Educators Credit Union: 5.75% (VA Mortgage Products 30-year Fixed)
  • Wells Fargo: 5.75% (30-Year Fixed-Rate VA)
  • SELCO Community Credit Union: 5.88% (30 Year VA Loan)
  • Cedar Point Federal Credit Union: 6.00% (Federal VA 30 Year Fixed Rate)
VA Mortgage Rates reflect actual verified offers from lenders actively lending to borrowers across the country. Your final approved rate will depend on your credit profile, loan-to-value ratio, and daily market movements. Last Updated: June 16, 2026