Customer Stories

AMARILLO, Texas — Dane and Lori Mullins of Silverton, Texas, recently learned how Farm Credit uses its cooperative structure and unique funding mechanism to lend support to rural communities and agriculture across the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Mullins represented their lender, Plains Land Bank, at the 2017 Farm Credit Young Leaders Program in Washington, D.C., and New York City.

Finding a piece of Texas to call home can be a time-consuming process. From internet searches to applying for financing, the journey can be quite overwhelming. Hunter and Darcy Hamby know firsthand the challenges that come with locating the perfect property. At 22 and 24 respectively, recently engaged and with little credit, they were overlooked by many other financial institutions. However, with the help of Plains Land Bank, the young couple was able to realize their dream of owning enough land to train performance horses.

When you’re in the market for a new home, finding your ideal house — in the right location and at the right price — can be a challenge. Texas Panhandle residents Jason and Joanne Genn — a building contractor and a registered nurse — encountered an entirely different hurdle, however, when they were house-hunting four years ago.