Portland USDA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME

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.

Portland's 15 lenders originated 50 USDA loans during 2024. The total origination value was $15,050,000, with an average USDA loan value of $301,000.

Portland USDA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year USDA mortgages in Portland averaged 0.27% for the week of 2025-07-04, compared to the national average (all USDA variants) of 0% for the same period.

Portland's average USDA mortgage closing costs are $5,827.

The average rate for the prior week (2025-06-27) was 6.91% and one month ago for the week of 2025-05-30, the average rate was 6.89%.

The average rate one year ago was 6.89%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2025-07-04, the average rate was 0.09%.

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Portland 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 Portland level.

Name # of Loans 2024 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2024 Avg. Closing Costs
CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 9 5.86% $7,676
Bangor Savings Bank 6 5.43% $6,814
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 4 5.79% $8,736
NORTHPOINT MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.11% $8,445
MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. 1 5.95% $7,134
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 1 4.95% $7,013
SIS BANCORP, MHC 1 5.95% $5,358
SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. 1 7.25% $9,342
The Camden National Bank 1 5.38% $8,508
TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1 5.95% $6,410
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.13% $13,262
University Credit Union 1 5.95% $5,877
Bath Savings Institution 1 4.95% $6,675
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 5.95% $6,751
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.25% $6,890

The top Portland USDA lender as defined by loan originations is CMG MORTGAGE, INC., with 9 USDA loans originated. Their average total fees are $7,676, which is $862 higher than the next largest lender, Bangor Savings Bank.

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

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