Meridian USDA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Meridian, MS

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.

Meridian's 11 lenders originated 19 USDA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $3,005,000, with an average USDA loan value of $158,158.

Meridian USDA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year USDA mortgages in Meridian averaged -0.2% for the week of 2025-06-20, compared to the national average (all USDA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Meridian's average USDA mortgage closing costs are $4,886.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-13) was 6.7% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-16, the average rate was 6.36%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.58%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-06-20, the average rate was -0.01%.

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Meridian 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 Meridian level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
Trustmark National Bank 6 6.10% $6,215
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. 3 5.83% $7,330
Renasant Bank 2 6.81% $5,724
GMFS LLC 1 5.99% $3,301
CARDINAL FINANCIAL 1 5.38% $5,476
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 1 6.75% $5,654
Regions Bank 1 6.75% $4,822
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 6.25% $6,679
Magnolia Bank 1 6.49% $7,067
Community Bank of Mississippi 1 6.25% $3,166
FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.63% $5,227

The top Meridian USDA lender as defined by loan originations is Trustmark National Bank, with 6 USDA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,215, which is $1,114 lower than the next largest lender, FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC..

The lowest fee Meridian USDA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are .

The lowest rate Meridian USDA lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are .