USDA Rural Home Loans in Parachute, CO
USDA's 0-down option in Parachute saves $10,780 vs FHA's 3.5% minimum. For a market at $308,000 median, that's often the difference between buying now vs. saving another 1-2 years.
Is Parachute USDA-Eligible?
Parachute, CO is a USDA Rural Development eligible community in Garfield County. Agricultural heritage, low population density, and geographic distance from major urban cores qualify most Parachute properties for USDA guaranteed financing.
Eligibility is address-specific. We'll verify your target property against the USDA map before you write an offer.
Income Limits — Garfield County
| Household Size | 2026 Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1-4 person | $142,800 |
| 5-8 person | $188,496 |
USDA uses adjusted household income (after allowable deductions), not gross. Some earners above these limits still qualify after deductions.
USDA Monthly Payment — Parachute
| Typical purchase price | $308,000 |
| Down payment | $0 |
| Upfront guarantee fee (1%) | $3,080 (rolled into loan) |
| Monthly P&I | $1,966 |
| Annual fee (monthly) | $89/mo |
| Monthly total | $2,055/mo |
Comparable FHA payment: $2,047/mo. Payments land close to FHA here, but USDA needs no down payment at all — that is the real saving.
FAQs
Check USDA eligibility for Parachute
0% down, no PMI, and the cheapest monthly payment for eligible buyers.