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Parlier qualifies for USDA financing as a designated rural area under federal lending guidelines. Most properties in the city meet the program's location requirements.
Agricultural workers and service industry employees often use USDA loans here because of the zero down payment structure. Income limits align well with local wages in Fresno County's farming communities.
USDA Loans in Parlier
You need a 640 credit score minimum with most lenders, though some approve at 620. Income can't exceed 115% of the area median for Fresno County.
The property must be your primary residence and meet USDA size limits. Most single-family homes in Parlier qualify, but you can't buy investment properties or vacation homes with this loan.
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Parlier qualifies for USDA financing as a designated rural area under federal lending guidelines. Most properties in the city meet the program's location requirements.
Agricultural workers and service industry employees often use USDA loans here because of the zero down payment structure. Income limits align well with local wages in Fresno County's farming communities.
You need a 640 credit score minimum with most lenders, though some approve at 620. Income can't exceed 115% of the area median for Fresno County.
Not all wholesale lenders handle USDA loans because of the additional paperwork. We work with about 30 lenders who actively close USDA deals in the Central Valley.
Processing takes 35-45 days on average, longer than conventional loans. The USDA guarantee fee runs 1% upfront plus 0.35% annually, which you can roll into the loan amount.
Most Parlier buyers we work with earn between $45,000 and $75,000 annually. At those income levels, you can afford properties up to about $285,000 while staying under the income caps.
The biggest mistake is assuming USDA only works for farms or acreage. Standard subdivision homes qualify just fine. We've closed USDA loans on everything from newer tract homes to older properties near downtown Parlier.
FHA requires 3.5% down plus higher mortgage insurance premiums. On a $250,000 home, that's $8,750 upfront versus zero with USDA.
Conventional loans need 5% down minimum and stronger credit. USDA beats both for borrowers with limited savings who qualify by location and income.
Parlier's property types work well for USDA because most homes sit on standard residential lots. Properties with agricultural wells or outbuildings sometimes need extra appraisal review.
Seasonal employment in agriculture affects income documentation. We calculate income using two years of tax returns to smooth out harvest season fluctuations and off-season periods.
No. Standard residential properties qualify as long as they're in Parlier's city limits. The USDA designation covers the entire city, not just agricultural parcels.
All household income from adults who will live in the home. This includes wages, self-employment, child support, and most benefits except temporary assistance.
Yes. We calculate your income using a two-year average from tax returns. This accounts for seasonal variation in farm work throughout the year.
Expect 35-45 days from application to closing. The USDA review adds time compared to conventional loans, but zero down payment makes it worth the wait.
Most lenders require 640, though some approve at 620. Lower scores need stronger compensating factors like larger cash reserves or stable employment history.