Graph and download economic data for 30-Year Fixed Rate USDA Mortgage Index (OBMMIUSDA30YF) from 2017-01-03 to 2025-07-21 about USDA, 30-year, fixed, mortgage, rate, indexes, and USA.

This index includes rate locks from U.S. Department of Agriculture loans.

Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (https://www2.optimalblue.com/obmmi/)™ (OBMMI™) is calculated from actual locked rates with consumers across over one-third of all mortgage transactions nationwide. OBMMI includes multiple mortgage pricing indices developed around the most popular products and specific borrower and loan level attributes.

Each index is calculated as the average of all appropriate rate locks locked through the Optimal Blue product eligibility and pricing engine on a given day. More details about methodology and definitions are available here (https://www2.optimalblue.com/obmmi/).

Type of Mortgage Loan:Conventional Mortgage Loans: Backed by private investors and typically require a down payment of 20% or more.Jumbo Loans: Loans that exceed the conforming loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Government-insured Mortgage Loans: Backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).Others: Includes non-QM loans, reverse mortgages, and shared equity programs.Mortgage Loan Terms:30-year Mortgage: The most common term, offering low monthly payments but higher overall interest costs.20-year Mortgage: Offers a shorter repayment period and lower long-term interest costs.15-year Mortgage: The shortest term, providing lower interest rates and faster equity accumulation.Others: Includes adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) and balloons loans.Interest Rate:Fixed-rate Mortgage Loan: Offers a stable interest rate over the life of the loan.Adjustable-rate Mortgage Loan (ARM): Offers an initial interest rate that may vary after a certain period, potentially leading to higher or lower monthly payments.Provider:Primary Mortgage Lender: Originates and services mortgages directly to borrowers.Secondary Mortgage Lender: Purchases mortgages from originators and packages them into securities for sale to investors. Key drivers for this market are: Digital platforms and AI-driven credit assessments have simplified the application process, improving accessibility and borrower experience. Potential restraints include: Fluctuations in interest rates significantly impact borrowing costs, affecting loan demand and affordability. Notable trends are: The adoption of online portals and mobile apps is transforming the mortgage process with faster approvals and greater transparency.