Flat Branch Home Loans
Eric Hemmer
Sarah Messer
Bonnie Trickey
Brooke Peery

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

 

3-15-2010
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!
We have done business with Flat Branch on two separate occasions, and both times the service was simply outstanding. Our questions and concerns were always dealt with in a timely and professional manner, and the results couldn't have been better. We highly recommend Flat Branch Mortgage to anyone seeking a high quality mortgage broker.
Adam & Amber Quest
"It was great to work with Shawn! I would recommend his services to anyone. He knows his business very well and provides relevant information to make one feel comfortable and secure in making decisions. He is a down to earth guy who is personable, confident and very accommodating."
James and Tina Benoit
"As a First Time Homebuyer I really did not know what to expect in the entire loan process. I was well informed and guided through every step of the way. Eric helped me with documentation and saved me a tremendous amount of time. I really appreciate the service I received from Flat Branch. Thanks!"
Melissa Christie
"You (Flat Branch Mortgage) are a very competent lender and trustworthy which is why you are successful."
Chuck Garriott (Garriott & Associates)
"I was very lucky to have Eric Hemmer help me in the process of my mortgage loan."
Alfredo Armas
"Shawn Von Talge was very helpful throughout this whole process. I trust him completely and would highly recommend doing business with him."
Don & Kerri Wilkerson
"Shawn Von Talge provided me with exemplary service and truly brought professionalism and patience in equal parts to my home buying process. As a first-time buyer, I had many pre-conceived notions and concerns about the lending process..especially with the current lending market being such a challenge. Shawn answered each question appropriately and remained accessible through every step of the process. Most importantly, Shawn delivered on every promise he made and no one (first timer or seasoned investor) could possibly ask for more!"
Dennis Lewis
"Shawn Von Talge was great to work with he did all the work to get the loan ready all I had to do was sign the papers. Thanks to Shawn and all the people at Flat Branch Mortgage."
Chris Zielinski
"We feel Flat Branch Mortgage put us in a much better situation to achieve financial freedom. We were very happy with our service."
Timothy Billups
"I've worked with Shawn Von Talge before and have always enjoyed his candor on what loans would be in my best interest. As with the last loan I used to refinance my home, working with Shawn on this refinance was as easy as the last. Shawn is professional and always puts the client first. Thanks for your help on this loan...it closed without a hitch!"
Pam Walters