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Clarion County, Pennsylvania

Mortgage Broker in Clarion County, PA

NMLS #2560393Licensed mortgage broker in Pennsylvania

Northwestern Pennsylvania — wholesale-channel financing matched to how Clarion County homes actually sell, from a licensed Pennsylvania broker.

01Financing homes in Clarion County

What matters when you finance a Clarion County home

AI REMCO L.L.C. is a licensed mortgage broker based in Oldwick, New Jersey, in Tewksbury Township, serving borrowers throughout Clarion County, Pennsylvania.

Clarion County is rural and forested, anchored by the borough of Clarion and its university. Prices are low relative to the state, and private wells and septic systems are standard outside the boroughs.

Property type drives the loan here as much as the borrower does. A home in Clarion and a house on acreage a few miles out are two different underwriting conversations, even in the same county. As a broker, AI REMCO L.L.C. (NMLS #2560393) works with a wholesale lender and helps borrowers review the programs available for their property, documentation and circumstances.

AI REMCO L.L.C. does not have a Clarion County office. We work from Tewksbury, New Jersey, are licensed as a mortgage broker in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, and handle Clarion County files remotely — application, document collection and updates by phone, email and video. Every figure we provide is an estimate, not a commitment to lend; all loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting and property appraisal.

Most Clarion County files land in one of a few programs: Conventional loans in Clarion County, FHA loans in Clarion County and VA loans in Clarion County. Business owners can compare Non-QM options for self-employed borrowers, including bank statement loans, and first-time buyers can read how FHA down payment, credit and mortgage insurance requirements work.

Clarion County, PA mortgage facts

2026 conforming loan limit (one unit)
$832,750
Source: FHFA
2026 conforming loan limit (two units)
$1,066,250
Source: FHFA
2026 conforming loan limit (three units)
$1,288,800
Source: FHFA
2026 conforming loan limit (four units)
$1,601,750
Source: FHFA
High-cost area designation
No — 2026 national baseline limits apply
Source: FHFA
County FIPS code
42031
Source: Census / OMB

Loan limit figures published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency for 2026 — fhfa.gov conforming loan limits. Last reviewed 2026-09-05. For reference only.

Clarion County, PA at a glance

Median home value
$155,700
Median property tax paid
$1,503/yr
About 0.97% of the median home value
Home price change
+7.5% in 2025
+43.4% over 5 years (2020-2025)
Median household income
$62,649
Homeowners
72%
10,909 of 15,049 occupied homes are owner-occupied
Typical home built
1967
Many homes predate 1978: expect lead-paint disclosures, and older systems can come up in inspections and appraisals
Homes in a high-risk flood zone
1.0%
153 of 14,702 homes
Flood insurance policies
37
10 flood claims since 2015
Population
37,179

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; FHFA House Price Index, county annual, 2025; FEMA OpenFEMA, National Flood Insurance Program data, as of August 2026. Public estimates for the county as a whole, for general information only; they are not an appraisal, a tax figure for any property or a prediction.

Clarion County housing market

Government and Freddie Mac data, updated as each source publishes.

Home prices, past year
+5.1%
July 2026 vs a year earlier · +34.9% over 5 years
Home purchase loans, 2025
243
+6.1% vs 2024
Average purchase loan, 2025
$170,638
FHA and VA share of loans, 2025
16.4%
45 FHA · 30 VA of 458 conventional, FHA and VA loans made
Refinances, 2025
110
49 rate-and-term · 61 cash-out
New homes permitted, last 12 months
18
-21.7% vs the year before · 3 in August 2026

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Sources: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, HMDA data (loans originated); U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey; Freddie Mac House Price Index (FMHPI). Figures describe the past and are for general information only; they are not an appraisal, a forecast or an offer of credit.

02Communities we serve

Clarion County municipalities and areas

Clarion is the Clarion County seat. We work with borrowers throughout the county, including areas not listed here.

ClarionKnoxNew BethlehemFoxburgSligo

AI REMCO L.L.C. is based in Oldwick, NJ, in Tewksbury Township, and serves borrowers throughout Clarion County — we do not maintain a branch office in every county we serve.

03Local considerations

Clarion County home-buying considerations

Rural addresses, wells and septic systems

Away from the boroughs and built-up corridors, private wells and septic systems are normal. Most programs finance them without trouble, but the requirements differ: FHA and VA apply their own well-location and water-quality standards, while conventional files usually turn on the appraiser's findings and local health department rules.

Student-heavy rental markets

In areas built around a university, a large share of listings are rentals or recent conversions. Lease structures, per-room rentals and local occupancy ordinances affect how income is treated and which program fits, so the rental documentation matters as much as the purchase price.

Manufactured and modular homes

Manufactured homes are financeable, but the rules are specific: permanent foundation, HUD certification and data-plate documentation, land ownership versus a leased lot, and program-by-program age limits. Modular homes built to state code are usually treated like site-built houses. Confirming which category a home falls into determines the program.

Acreage, barns and farm use

Residential financing is built around a house and a reasonable amount of land. Larger parcels, multiple outbuildings, an active agricultural use, or a farmland-assessment history can move a property toward a different program or require a lender comfortable with that appraisal. That is a guideline question worth settling before an offer rather than after.

Slopes, access roads and seasonal properties

Homes on steep lots, shared private drives or seasonal access roads raise questions an appraiser has to address — legal access, year-round usability and comparable sales. Some cabins and seasonal homes are financeable as second homes; others need a different program. Knowing which one applies keeps a file on schedule.

04How the financing works

Financing a Clarion County home, step by step

Pennsylvania transfer tax and closing costs

Pennsylvania charges a state realty transfer tax, and most municipalities and school districts add a local share; who pays which portion is negotiated in the agreement of sale and varies by area. County property taxes, municipal taxes and school district taxes are billed separately and on different calendars, which matters for how an escrow account is set up at closing. All amounts come from the taxing bodies and the title agent, and appear on the lender's Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.

Homestead and assessment questions

Pennsylvania counties assess property on their own schedules, and a recent countywide reassessment can change a tax figure significantly from what a listing shows. Homestead and farmstead exclusions are applied by the county on approved applications. We work from the county's current record and treat any pre-closing tax number as an estimate.

Documents, the appraisal, credit review, rate locks and refinancing work the same way in every county: see how the mortgage process works.

05Loan programs

Loan programs that fit Clarion County

Clarion County uses the 2026 national baseline conforming limit of $832,750 on a one-unit home. Above that amount a purchase or refinance moves to jumbo guidelines, which set their own credit, reserve and appraisal requirements.

  • Conventional loans

    The default for most purchases and refinances, including single-family homes and condos.

  • FHA loans

    Government-insured financing with a lower minimum down payment — useful on older housing and for shorter credit histories.

  • VA loans

    Eligible veterans and service members can buy with no down payment.

  • Jumbo loans

    For purchases above the county conforming loan limit.

  • Non-QM and bank-statement loans

    For self-employed borrowers and contractors whose tax returns understate cash flow.

  • Cash-out refinance

    Using accumulated equity for repairs, debt consolidation or other needs.

06Questions borrowers ask

Clarion County mortgage questions

What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Clarion County, PA?

The 2026 FHFA one-unit conforming loan limit in Clarion County is $832,750. Loan amounts at or below that figure follow conventional conforming guidelines; above it, the loan is a jumbo and is underwritten to the investor's own credit, reserve and appraisal requirements.

How do I find a mortgage broker for a Clarion County, PA property?

Look for a broker licensed in Pennsylvania and verify the license on the NMLS Consumer Access site (nmlsconsumeraccess.org). AI REMCO L.L.C. is a licensed mortgage broker in Pennsylvania, NMLS #2560393, and works with Clarion County borrowers. You can reach a licensed loan officer at (732) 561-4292 or [email protected].

Does Ai Remco have an office in Clarion County?

No. AI REMCO L.L.C. works from Tewksbury, New Jersey and serves Clarion County borrowers remotely, by phone, email and video. There is no Clarion County branch office.

What does a mortgage broker do differently than a bank in Clarion County?

AI REMCO L.L.C. is a mortgage broker that works with a wholesale lender. We help you explore available loan programs and guide you through the mortgage process. The lender underwrites and funds the loan. We receive compensation for arranging mortgages; available terms depend on lender requirements and borrower qualifications.

How long does a Clarion County mortgage take to close?

It depends on the program, the appraisal schedule, the title work and how quickly documentation comes back — not on a fixed timetable we can promise. What we can do is tell you at the start what the file needs, so the avoidable delays do not happen. Any timeline discussed is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Which Clarion County towns does Ai Remco work in?

All of them. AI REMCO L.L.C. is licensed as a mortgage broker in Pennsylvania and works with borrowers anywhere in Clarion County, including municipalities not listed on this page. Files are handled remotely from Tewksbury, New Jersey — there is no Clarion County branch office.

Do property taxes in Clarion County affect how much I can borrow?

Yes. Taxes and insurance are part of the housing expense a lender counts, so a higher tax bill reduces the loan amount a given income supports. We use the parcel's actual assessed figure where available, and treat pre-closing figures as estimates.

Talk through a Clarion County purchase or refinance

Reach a licensed loan officer at (732) 561-4292 or [email protected]. Mon–Fri, 9am–8pm ET.

Verified against public program guidance as of September 2026.