Flat Branch Home Loans
Sarah Messer
Dorothy Sapp
Jim Yankee
Bonnie Trickey

VA Loan Product

VA guaranteed loans are made by lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to eligible veterans for the purchase of a home. The guaranty means the lender is protected against loss if you fail to repay the loan. In most cases, no down payment is required on a VA guaranteed loan and the borrower usually receives a lower interest rate than is ordinarily available with other loans.

Other benefits of a VA loan include:

  • Negotiable interest rate.
  • Closing costs comparable – and sometimes lower - than other financing types.
  • No private mortgage insurance requirement.
  • Right to prepay loan without penalties
  • Mortgage can be taken over (or “assumed”) by the buyer when a home is sold.
  • Counseling and assistance available to veteran borrowers having financial difficulty or facing default on their loan.

Although mortgage insurance is not required, the VA charges a funding fee to issue a guarantee to a lender against borrower default on a mortgage. The fee may be paid in cash by the buyer or seller, or it may be financed in the loan amount.

A VA loan can be used to buy a home, build a home and even improve a home with energy-saving features such as solar or heating/cooling systems, water heaters, insulation, weather-stripping/ caulking, storm windows/doors or other energy efficient improvements approved by the lender and VA.

Veterans can apply for a VA loan with any mortgage lender that participates in the VA home loan program.  You can apply with Flat Branch Home Loans here.

Flat Branch Home Loans is a leader in VA lending and has an experienced staff to serve your VA needs.  To go one step further we employ two full-time VA specialists.  They share time between our home office in Columbia, MO and their offices at Fort Leonard Wood and Whiteman AFB.  Scott & Joe's contact information is below.

Scott Batt - www.yourvahomeloan.com

878 Missouri Ave, Ste 2
St. Robert, MO 65584
P: (573) 268-4698
F: (312) 604-3772

Joe Stoops

Whiteman AFB
123 East Gay, Ste A8
Warrensburg, MO 64093
P: (573) 356-4320
F: (312) 604-3772

 

3-13-2010
Today's Rates
Conventional
30 Year
Fixed
5.125%
5.223% APR
 
4.875%
1 Point Paid 5.055% APR
Rates can change numerous times per day and every loan scenario is different. Please call for a detailed quote. The rates posted below are for a given scenario and your quote may vary. If you have a more competitive quote, give us a call and we will do our best to beat it!
Conventional
20 Year
Fixed
5.000%
5.132% APR
 
4.750%
1 Point Paid 4.993% APR
Rates can change numerous times per day and every loan scenario is different. Please call for a detailed quote. The rates posted below are for a given scenario and your quote may vary. If you have a more competitive quote, give us a call and we will do our best to beat it!
Conventional
15 Year
Fixed
4.375%
4.540% APR
 
4.250%
1 Point Paid 4.489% APR
Rates can change numerous times per day and every loan scenario is different. Please call for a detailed quote. The rates posted below are for a given scenario and your quote may vary. If you have a more competitive quote, give us a call and we will do our best to beat it!
FHA
30 Year
Fixed
5.000%
5.240% APR
 
4.750%
1 Point Paid 5.067% APR
Rates can change numerous times per day and every loan scenario is different. Please call for a detailed quote. The rates posted below are for a given scenario and your quote may vary. If you have a more competitive quote, give us a call and we will do our best to beat it!
VA
30 Year
Fixed
5.000%
5.273% APR
 
4.750%
1 Point Paid 5.101% APR
Rates can change numerous times per day and every loan scenario is different. Please call for a detailed quote. The rates posted below are for a given scenario and your quote may vary. If you have a more competitive quote, give us a call and we will do our best to beat it!
USDA
30 Year
Fixed
5.250%
5.520% APR
 
5.000%
1 Point Paid 5.349% APR
Rates can change numerous times per day and every loan scenario is different. Please call for a detailed quote. The rates posted below are for a given scenario and your quote may vary. If you have a more competitive quote, give us a call and we will do our best to beat it!
?I was in a situation where I needed to refinance my home so I could clear my ex-wife from the title. When I came to Scott to talk about my situation and my lack of knowledge with my VA benefits I couldn't have been more surprised. Scott sat down with me, explained absolutely everything I needed to know about my benefits, worked out the best possible situation for me, and took care of everything! I couldn't believe how easy it was and the amount of money I am saving. I truly believe Scott really cares about his customers and strives to be the best at what he does. Thanks again!?
Ben Riley - Retired Navy Columbia, MO
"Shawn Von Talge is always very accessible, understanding and trustworthy. I know whenever we do business with him he will give us straight forward answers in a timely manner. We wouldn't trust anyone else!"
Rich & Jill Bohanan
"Tina (Howard), I just wanted to say thanks again for all of your hard work in helping me buy my first home. I truly believe I couldn't have done it without you by my side. We are very pleased with our home and have already started some big projects. Corey and I crack jokes all the time about "Welcome to homeownership". Thanks again! It was a pleasure and I feel like I picked up a new friend."
Corey and Trisha Wright
"We are very happy! Thank you for your kindness and friendship. Working with Flat Branch Mortgage was an awesome experience."
Richard and Glenda Chapman
"Thank you so much for everything you did and for working with us & Gil in getting our loan. You helped make the process painless at least as painless as spending that amount of money can be. Thanks again!"
William & Alicia Burke
Jessica made multiple trips to my place of employment to make things more convenient for me. She was always extremely helpful and easy to contact. I was able to buy my first home with very little hassle or stress thanks to Jessica Robertson and Jim Yankee.
Stacy Collins
"We were first time homebuyers and could not be more pleased with the service, timeliness, and concern that Flat Branch Mortgage and Shawn had for our needs. My husband and I would recommend their services to anyone who wants a smooth loan process."
Nancy and Cris Huaman
"Eric Hemmer is an exceptional representative of Flat Branch Mortgage. He was very knowledeable and prepared, easy to communicate with, and made the entire process remarkably seamless. He was a very personable, well-mannered professional. I only wish I had gone to him sooner!"
Kendall Lewis
"I was pleased with the service I received from Shawn Von Talge. It was a good experience and I would use them again in a heartbeat!"
Susan & Cade Mullins
" This is my 4th real property transaction I've done and it was the best, you definitely are better than State Farm & Bank of America."
Robert & Virginia Bridges