Next Generation Farmer Loan Program

Dec 10, 2024

Overview

The Next Generation Farmer Loan Program uses federal tax-exempt financing to reduce a farmer’s interest rate for capital purchases, such as the purchase of farm land or agricultural machinery and equipment.

Uses

Agricultural land
Agricultural improvements
Depreciable property

Eligibility

Permanent Pennsylvania resident who are at least 18 at the time of the loan application
Must meet lender’s credit standards
Access to adequate working capital, farm equipment, etc.
Borrower must not have had any prior ownership of a substantial portion of land

Funding

Maximum loan amount of $649,000 with no more than $62,500 being used toward the purchase of used equipment.

Terms

The lender determines the interest rate and the terms of repayment.

How to Apply

Industrial Development Authority

Source : pa.gov

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