7 Best West Virginia Mortgage Lenders of 2021

See top mortgage lenders in West Virginia for a variety of borrowing needs.

Last updated on January 20, 2021
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7 Best West Virginia Mortgage Lenders of 2021

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Lender
NerdWallet Rating
National / regional
Min. down payment
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PNC Bank

PNC Bank: NMLS#446303

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Jumbo loans
Best for jumbo loans

National

5%

Veterans United

Veterans United: NMLS#1907

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5.0
/5
VA loans
Best for VA loans

National

0%

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loanDepot

loanDepot: NMLS#174457

4.5
/5
FHA loans
Best for FHA loans

National

3.5%

BB&T (Truist)

BB&T (Truist): NMLS#399803

4.5
/5
Home equity loans
Best for cash-out refinancing

Regional

3%

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo: NMLS#399801

5.0
/5
Refinancing
Best for cash-out refinancing

National

3%

Navy Federal

Navy Federal: NMLS#399807

5.0
/5
VA loans
Best for VA loans

National

0%

PrimeLending

PrimeLending: NMLS#13649

3.0
/5
Home loans overall
Best for USDA loans

National

3%

PNC Bank
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PNC Bank

PNC Bank: NMLS#446303

5.0
Jumbo loans
NerdWallet rating
National / regional

National

Min. down payment

5%

Why We Like ItPNC does a significant amount of business in jumbo loans and will finance a larger loan amount than many other lenders we review, but access to customer service requires supplying personal information.
Pros
  • Average jumbo origination fees are on the low side, according to the latest federal data.
  • Jumbo loans made up almost 20% of purchase originations in 2023.
  • Jumbo financing available for up to $5M.
Cons
  • Getting customer service over the phone requires sharing personal data if you don't already have an account.
  • In-person service is not available in every state.
  • Online rate quotes are only available for loans up to $2.5M.
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Why We Like ItVeterans United is the largest VA loan originator in the country by far, according to the latest federal data.
Pros
  • Specializes in working with military borrowers.
  • Offers VA refinancing.
  • Sample interest rates are posted online.
Cons
  • Interest rates are on the higher end compared to other VA lenders.
  • Does not offer VA renovation loans.
loanDepot

loanDepot: NMLS#174457

4.5
Min. credit score

520

Min. down payment

3.5%

Why We Like ItWorking with LoanDepot partners offers the potential for a streamlined mortgage process and cash back, and the lender offers a wide variety of FHA loan types.
Pros
  • Offers a variety of repayment terms for fixed-rate loans.
  • Does a substantial amount of business in FHA lending.
  • mello smartloan product can streamline mortgage application, appraisal and title search.
Cons
  • Interest rates are not available on the website.
  • Can't apply for a mortgage on the lender's mobile app.
BB&T (Truist)

BB&T (Truist): NMLS#399803

4.5
Home equity loans
NerdWallet rating
National / regional

Regional

Max LTV

80%

Min. credit score

620

Why We Like ItGood for: borrowers in the Southeast who want the option of face-to-face service. BB&T is now part of Truist Financial Corp., which offers a full menu of home loans.
Pros
  • Offers a variety of home loans, including construction-to-permanent loans, physicians loans and jumbo loans.
  • Has a robust online mortgage application.
Cons
  • Branches limited to mostly the Southeast region.
  • Custom rates are only available if you speak with a representative.
Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo: NMLS#399801

5.0
Min. credit score

620

National / regional

National

Why We Like ItWhile Wells Fargo earns solid scores in our rankings, its consumer trust track record is rough. The lender focuses its mortgage lending on banking customers and borrowers in underserved communities.
Pros
  • Low average refinance rates and fees, according to the latest federal data.
  • High market share of refinance loans.
  • Offers discounts to Wells Fargo banking customers with substantial assets.
Cons
  • Home loans business is broadly focused on existing bank customers.
  • Scandals and government actions have damaged consumer trust in recent years.
Navy Federal

Navy Federal: NMLS#399807

Min. down payment

0%

National / regional

National

Why We Like ItNavy Federal Credit Union stands out for having exceptionally low VA interest rates and fees.
Pros
  • Best-scoring VA lender for interest rates and fees.
  • Offers VA refinancing.
  • Specializes in working with military borrowers.
Cons
  • Does not offer VA renovation loans.
PrimeLending

PrimeLending: NMLS#13649

3.0
Home loans overall
NerdWallet rating
Min. credit score

620

Min. down payment

3%

Why We Like ItGood for: borrowers looking for closing cost assistance, as well as those seeking to renovate or to build a new home.
Pros
  • Full online application includes document uploads and automated loan updates.
  • Offers a "float-down" interest rate lock.
  • Offers government-backed mortgage and refinance options, including FHA, USDA and VA loans.
Cons
  • No online mortgage rates — you have to contact the lender for info.
  • Doesn't offer home equity products.

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Last updated on January 20, 2021

Methodology

NerdWallet's star ratings for mortgage lenders are awarded based on our evaluation of the products and services each lender offers to consumers who are actively shopping for the best mortgage. The five key areas we evaluated include the variety of loan types and products offered, online conveniences, online mortgage rate information, and the rate spread and origination fee lenders reported in the latest available Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. To ensure consistency, our ratings are reviewed by multiple people on the NerdWallet Mortgages team.

To recap our selections...

NerdWallet's Best West Virginia Mortgage Lenders of 2021

  • PNC Bank: Best for jumbo loans
  • Veterans United: Best for VA loans
  • loanDepot: Best for FHA loans
  • BB&T (Truist): Best for cash-out refinancing
  • Wells Fargo: Best for cash-out refinancing
  • Navy Federal: Best for VA loans
  • PrimeLending: Best for USDA loans
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