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Terms

  • Minimum loan amount is $10,000; no maximum.
  • Maximum guarantee is the lesser of:
  1. 25% of the FARM loan; or
  2. the farmer's net worth, including assets and liabilities incurred with the FARM loan; or
  3. $200,000*

    * Limited to $100,000 if any other state or federal credit assistance is used for the same loan.
NOTE:  Once the applicable guarantee amount is determined it remains fixed at that amount throughout the term of the guarantee.
  • Maximum term of the guarantee is 10 years for land and building acquisition and improvements.
  • Maximum term of the guarantee is 5 years for acquisition of equipment, machinery or livestock.
  • Amortization may exceed the term of the guarantee but cannot exceed the useful life of the security.
  • Interest rate is set by the lender and is subject to WHEDA® approval.
  • Loan must be secured by the assets being financed. Additional collateral may be required including personal guarantees.

Fees

  • $150 nonrefundable application fee
  • 1.00% of the guarantee amount due upon closing*

*May be financed and included in loan request, but this portion will not be guaranteed.