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The Farm Service Agency's Guaranteed Farm Loan Programs help family farmers and ranchers obtain loans from USDA-approved commercial lenders at reasonable terms to buy farmland or finance agricultural production. The FSA guarantees these loans up to 95% against possible financial loss of principal and interest. These loans are designed to provide a safety net for financial institutions, enabling them to offer more favorable loan terms to farmers and ranchers.
🏦 Loan
Moderate Application
National
Loan Purposes
Buy farmland
Finance agricultural production
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined by the Farm Loan Officer who reviews the application for:
- Applicant eligibility
- Repayment ability
- Adequacy of collateral
- Compliance with other regulations
The lender and loan applicant must complete the Application for Guarantee and submit it to the FSA Service Center in their lending area. The Service Center works with the commercial lender to process the guarantee.
Terms
FSA guarantees farm loans through a commercial lender up to $2,343,000.
FSA guarantees up to 95% against possible financial loss of principal and interest.
Loan terms and conditions are determined by the commercial lender, with FSA providing the guarantee.
Application Instructions
The lender and loan applicant must complete the Application for Guarantee and submit it to the FSA Service Center in their lending area. The Service Center works with the commercial lender to process the guarantee. The Farm Loan Officer reviews the application for eligibility and compliance with regulations.
Tags
Land OwnershipCropsLivestock
Details
Financial InstrumentLoan
Application DifficultyModerate Application
Maximum Award Amount$2,343,000
OrganizationFarm Service Agency