Fort Madison USDA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO

USDA loans are zero-downpayment loans targeted towards lower-income households in rural areas. They can be made directly by the US Department of Agriculture or through a participating lender-- and they typically to borrowers with credit scores over 640. They can have subsidized rates, making them very competitive in terms of cost, but they have more stringent standards on who is eligible as well as specific covenants such as only being available in rural areas and limits on home size.

Fort Madison's 6 lenders originated 21 USDA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $2,035,000, with an average USDA loan value of $96,905.

Fort Madison USDA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year USDA mortgages in Fort Madison averaged 0.26% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all USDA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Fort Madison's average USDA mortgage closing costs are $3,172.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.46% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.62%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.64%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was -0.2%.

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Fort Madison USDA Loan Lenders by Rates & Fees

The below table looks at the average fees/closing costs and rates for USDA 30 Year Fixed Rate (purchase, first lien) mortgages originated by each lender at the Fort Madison level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
United Community Bank 10 6.24% $3,137
First Bankers Trust Company 3 6.83% $3,052
IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 5.94% $3,677
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC 1 7.13% $4,477
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. 1 6.50% $3,822
U.S. Bank 1 7.25% $4,318

The top Fort Madison USDA lender as defined by loan originations is United Community Bank, with 10 USDA loans originated. Their average total fees are $3,137, which is $85 higher than the next largest lender, First Bankers Trust Company.

The lowest fee Fort Madison USDA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are United Community Bank ($3,137), .

The lowest rate Fort Madison USDA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are United Community Bank (6.24%), .