Electric Program Loans

Frequently Asked Questions

Information about the electric loan programs and advice on completing and assembling an application are available from the national office. The Electric Program is divided in two regional divisions: Northern Regional Division, (202) 720-1420; Southern Regional Division, (202) 720-0848; Power supply borrowers should contact the Power Supply Division, (202) 720-6436.

The USDA Rural Development Electric Program offers the following sources of financing assistance: FFB Guaranteed Loans, Hardship Loans, Treasury Rate Loans, Municipal Rate Loans. The primary differences between the programs are the qualifying criteria and the interest rate for each type of financing.

Rates

Current interest rates for these loan programs may be found on the Rates page.

Specific language on loan eligibility and terms can be found in 7CFRPart1714. Loan policies and application procedures can be found in 7CFRPart1710.

Documents and Forms

Click here for Electric Program Forms.

Click here for Electric Program Sample Documents.

Click here for Electric Program Sample Engineering Forms.