Paris USDA Loan Rates, Closing Costs & Stats

Paris, TX

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.

Paris's 9 lenders originated 11 USDA loans during 2023. The total origination value was $1,895,000, with an average USDA loan value of $172,273.

Paris USDA Loans, 30 Year Fixed Rates

30 Year USDA mortgages in Paris averaged 6.54% for the week of 2024-11-08, compared to the national average (all USDA variants) of 6.477% for the same period.

Paris's average USDA mortgage closing costs are $6,247.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-11-01) was 6.71% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-04, the average rate was 6.14%.

The average rate one year ago was 7.57%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-08, the average rate was 6.48%.

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Paris 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 Paris level.

Name # of Loans 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. 3 6.38% $6,242
Farmers Bank & Trust Company 1 6.00% $17,383
First Federal Bank 1 6.50% $11,757
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 1 6.13% $10,382
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 1 5.63% $12,299
Independent Bank 1 6.25% $4,297
Nations Lending Corporation 1 6.25% $6,601
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 7.13% $7,934
SFMC, LP 1 5.63% $6,620

The top Paris USDA lender as defined by loan originations is Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., with 3 USDA loans originated. Their average total fees are $6,242, which is $11,141 lower than the next largest lender, Farmers Bank & Trust Company.

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

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