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Nebraska Mortgage Rates

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Overview of Nebraska Mortgages

Nebraska is the only state in the Union with a unicameral legislature and residents of the state pride themselves on their centrism and hospitality. If you’re hoping to buy a home in Nebraska, mortgage rates here have mostly been slightly higher than the national average. Nebraska counties’ conforming loan limits are steady at the national average.

Today's Mortgage Rates in Nebraska

Product Today Last Week Change
30 year fixed 7.75% 7.75% 0.00
15 year fixed 6.56% 6.44% +0.13
5/1 ARM 4.63% 4.63% 0.00
30 yr fixed mtg refi 6.38% 6.38% 0.00
15 yr fixed mtg refi 5.75% 5.63% +0.13
7/1 ARM refi 8.50% 8.50% 0.00
15 yr jumbo fixed mtg refi 3.08% 3.12% -0.04

National Mortgage Rates

Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, SmartAsset Research
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Historical Mortgage Rates in Nebraska

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Nebraska Mortgage Rates Quick Facts

  • Median Home Value: $204,900 (U.S. Census Bureau)
  • Loan Funding Rate: 61.43% (CFPB)
  • Homeownership Rate: 68.4% (St. Louis Fed)
  • Median Monthly Homeownership Costs: $1,483 (U.S. Census Bureau)

Nebraska isn’t short on stunning landscapes. You can find the Great Plains and sand dunes, as well as impressive panhandle rock formations in this state. The cities offer plenty to do as well. Lincoln is a lively college town and Omaha boasts pioneer history and cultural centers. Valentine is an outdoor adventurer’s dream.

Looking at the mortgage market, Nebraska’s mortgage rates have historically been slightly higher than the national average.

A financial advisor in Nebraska can help you plan for the homebuying process. Financial advisors can also help with investing and financial plans, including tax, retirement and estate planning, to make sure you are preparing for the future.

Nebraska Historic Mortgage Rates*

YearNebraska RateU.S. Rate
20008.077.86
20016.966.94
20026.576.44
20035.795.67
20045.825.68
20055.915.85
20066.476.54
20076.356.42
20086.086.06
20095.145.05
20104.954.81
20114.624.56
20123.683.65
20133.833.84
20144.244.13
20153.923.88
20163.783.73
20173.984.03
20184.614.56

*The FHFA stopped reporting new data in 2018.

Nebraska Mortgages Overview

In Nebraska, you can expect homes that are on the more affordable side. If you’re just beginning the home buying process, it’s wise to work out a budget from the get-go. You may also want to consider getting preapproved for a loan from a lender which can help to streamline the entire process.

Every county in Nebraska has a standard conforming loan limit of $726,200. However, FHA loan limits are $472,030.

Conforming and FHA Loan Limits by County

CountyConforming LimitFHA Limit
Adams$726,200$472,030
Antelope$726,200$472,030
Arthur$726,200$472,030
Banner$726,200$472,030
Blaine$726,200$472,030
Boone$726,200$472,030
Box Butte$726,200$472,030
Boyd$726,200$472,030
Brown$726,200$472,030
Buffalo$726,200$472,030
Burt$726,200$472,030
Butler$726,200$472,030
Cass$726,200$472,030
Cedar$726,200$472,030
Chase$726,200$472,030
Cherry$726,200$472,030
Cheyenne$726,200$472,030
Clay$726,200$472,030
Colfax$726,200$472,030
Cuming$726,200$472,030
Custer$726,200$472,030
Dakota$726,200$472,030
Dawes$726,200$472,030
Dawson$726,200$603,750
Deuel$726,200$472,030
Dixon$726,200$472,030
Dodge$726,200$472,030
Douglas$726,200$472,030
Dundy$726,200$472,030
Fillmore$726,200$472,030
Franklin$726,200$472,030
Frontier$726,200$472,030
Furnas$726,200$472,030
Gage$726,200$472,030
Garden$726,200$472,030
Garfield$726,200$472,030
Gosper$726,200$603,750
Grant$726,200$472,030
Greeley$726,200$472,030
Hall$726,200$472,030
Hamilton$726,200$472,030
Harlan$726,200$472,030
Hayes$726,200$472,030
Hitchcock$726,200$472,030
Holt$726,200$472,030
Hooker$726,200$472,030
Howard$726,200$472,030
Jefferson$726,200$472,030
Johnson$726,200$472,030
Kearney$726,200$472,030
Keith$726,200$472,030
Keya Paha$726,200$472,030
Kimball$726,200$472,030
Knox$726,200$472,030
Lancaster$726,200$472,030
Lincoln$726,200$472,030
Logan$726,200$472,030
Loup$726,200$472,030
McPherson$726,200$472,030
Madison$726,200$472,030
Merrick$726,200$472,030
Morrill$726,200$472,030
Nance$726,200$472,030
Nemaha$726,200$472,030
Nuckolls$726,200$472,030
Otoe$726,200$472,030
Pawnee$726,200$472,030
Perkins$726,200$472,030
Phelps$726,200$472,030
Pierce$726,200$472,030
Platte$726,200$472,030
Polk$726,200$472,030
Red Willow$726,200$472,030
Richardson$726,200$472,030
Rock$726,200$472,030
Saline$726,200$472,030
Sarpy$726,200$472,030
Saunders$726,200$472,030
Scotts Bluff$726,200$472,030
Seward$726,200$472,030
Sheridan$726,200$472,030
Sherman$726,200$472,030
Sioux$726,200$472,030
Stanton$726,200$472,030
Thayer$726,200$472,030
Thomas$726,200$472,030
Thurston$726,200$472,030
Valley$726,200$472,030
Washington$726,200$472,030
Wayne$726,200$472,030
Webster$726,200$472,030
Wheeler$726,200$472,030
York$726,200$472,030

Nebraska requires disclosure statements of its sellers. That means the seller must disclose what defects they know about the property, which is good news for buyers. Regardless of the laws, it’s still best to opt for a home inspection before officially closing on a home. This helps to protect buyers from uncovering unpleasant surprises about the property after they’ve already acquired it.

It’s worth noting that Nebraska is a “deed of trust” state. When you buy a home in Nebraska, assuming that you aren’t paying cash, you will likely be issued a deed of trust instead of a mortgage. This means that if in the future, if your home were to go into foreclosure, your lender does not have to go through the court system to auction off your house. Instead, the lender can initiate what is called a “power of sale” foreclosure by hiring a third party to auction your home. While you probably don’t plan to have your house foreclosed, it’s still good to know where you stand if your circumstances were to change unexpectedly.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates in Nebraska

Planning on becoming a homeowner? Unless you can pony up the cash to pay for your dream home, you’re going to need a mortgage. The most common type of home loan is a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. This is a loan that you have three decades to pay off, unless you refinance or make prepayments. As its name indicates, the interest rate remains unchanged for the entirety of this loan’s lifespan. This means that you can easily budget for your monthly payments because they will not change (again, unless you plan to refinance).

There are also fixed-rate mortgages that give you more or less time to pay off your loan. 40-year fixed-rate loans are less popular because people tend to think that’s too long a time period and you will end up paying more in interest. A 15-year loan is another option and comes with a lower interest rate, but your monthly payments will be higher.

The average Nebraska rate for a fixed 30-year mortgage is 6.09% (Zillow, Jan. 2023).

Nebraska Jumbo Loan Rates

Conforming loan limits exist because issuing a loan beyond that price is riskier for lenders. Loans that exceed the conforming loan limit in a given county are known as jumbo loans and they come with a higher interest rate to make up for the added risk to lenders. However, jumbo loan rates in Nebraska are currently lower than fixed rates.

Homes in the Cornhusker State are cheaper overall than the national average, and the loan limits reflect that. Every county in Nebraska has the standard conforming limit of $726,200. Most homes in the state should fall within that limit.

The average 30-year fixed jumbo loan rate in Nebraska is 5.63% (Zillow, Jan. 2023).

Nebraska ARM Loan Rates

Another home loan option available for Nebraska buyers is an adjustable-rate mortgage, or ARM. Usually, an ARM offers a lower interest rate for an introductory period that lasts for one, three, five, seven or 10 years. At the end of that time, the interest rate can change once a year and will usually increase. The loan’s terms will specify how many times the interest rate can go up. Similarly, it will state the maximum potential level that the interest can jump to. It is a good idea to double check the interest cap on your loan and ensure that it is one that would be able to pay.

The average rate for a 5/1 ARM in Nebraska is 5.29% (Zillow, Jan. 2023).

Nebraska Mortgage Resources

There is assistance for certain Nebraska homebuyers. The Nebraska Investment Finance Authority offers a couple different programs for first-time buyers, including the First Home Plus Program, which offers low-interest mortgage rates to Nebraska buyers. It also provides a first mortgage loan, plus a second mortgage loan for down payment and closing cost assistance via the Homebuyer Assistance Program.

Available Resources

ResourceProblem or IssueWho Qualifies
Nebraska Investment Finance AuthorityHomebuying mortgage loan assistance, down payment assistance and lower interest rates depending on area.First-time homebuyers and homebuyers shopping in a federally designated area. You’ll need to put down a minimum $1,000 for the Homebuyer Assistance Program.
USDA Rural Development - Single family loansOffers payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability.Applicants must be without decent, safe and sanitary housing; Be unable to obtain a loan from other resources on terms and conditions that can reasonably be expected to meet; Agree to occupy the property as your primary residence; Have the legal capacity to incur a loan obligation; Meet citizenship or eligible noncitizen requirements; Not be suspended or debarred from participation in federal programs.

The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program also offers loan help and mortgage grants throughout the entire country. The program aims to help develop more rural areas of a state while offering safe housing for residents. Nebraska has grants and loans available for home repairs as well as loan assistance programs for those who qualify.

Nebraska Mortgage Taxes

Nebraska charges taxes on real estate property title transfers. The state real estate transfer tax for Nebraska is $2.25/$1,000, or 0.225%. In Nebraska, the seller typically pays this fee.

Homeowners in Nebraska who itemize deductions on their income taxes, are allowed to deduct the mortgage interest they pay from their taxable income on both their federal and state taxes.

Nebraska Mortgage Refinance

Refinancing can help cut money from your overall mortgage balance. If you’re refinancing in Nebraska, Fannie Mae's High Loan-to-Value Refinance Option is an option. This came about to replace the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).