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USDA Rural Development Loans

We’re committed to helping you influence change in rural America and will be there every step of the way.

Types of projects we finance

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USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

  • Used for utility-scale solar projects
  • Our solar lending team members are experts in utility-scale and C&I solar, community solar and energy storage project financing nationwide

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USDA Water and Environmental (WEP) Program

  • USDA Water and Environmental (WEP) Program
  • Program supports the safe drinking water and sanitary waste disposal systems that are essential to the success of rural communities

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USDA 9003 Program

  • Offers capital up to $250 million
  • Supports the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies, including advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals and biobased products.

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USDA Community Facilities Program

  • Helps rural communities to thrive
  • Used to support infrastructure like hospitals, fire and rescue stations, childcare centers and other public buildings

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USDA Business & Industry Program

  • Business & Industry (B&I) loans help rural businesses secure capital to create jobs in their communities
  • Eligible uses include commercial real estate and business acquisitions, construction or repairs, equipment purchase and more

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Construction financing is our specialty

We have an entire team dedicated to the construction process.

 

  • Partners with you for the entirety of the project
  • Works directly with an approved contractor and architect on all construction-related items
  • Facilitates all documentation throughout the closing and construction disbursement period

Investing in Rural Communities

We’re proud to support entrepreneurs like you across our country in developing new and innovative ways to drive economic growth, job creation and sustainable energy sources. Here are some helpful tools to get started.

The USDA Process

Find out how to get approved and when you’ll receive money.

USDA Loan Checklist

View our checklist of the critical documents needed for USDA lending.

Our USDA guide has full details on each program.

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