The Business & Industry (B&I) guaranteed loan program supports rural business lending by providing loan guarantees to commercial lenders financing rural businesses. 

B&I Tools

• Primer on B&I Basics
   

• Sample B&I Conditional Commitment
   

• Agribusiness

• Debt Refinancing

• Hotels and Motels

• Housing
   

• Lender Servicing Responsibilities

• FAQ on Annual Renewal Fees
   

• B&I Secondary Market
   

• Loan Agreement Requirements

• Feasibility Studies

• Business Plans

• April 2008

• November 2007

• May 2007

• October 2006

• June 2006

• General - RD Instruction 4279-A

• Loan Making - RD Instruction 4279-B

• Loan Servicing - RD Instruction 4287-B

• National USDA Rural Development B&I web site

RD-Oregon contacts for Business Programs - when in doubt, simply contact us