At A Glance
USDA Rural Development is offering our lender-partners a program that is fortified by a nearly 300% increase in funding, a guarantee that supports up to 90% of the lender’s risk, credit enhancements, and our best effort to provide a guarantee for every eligible loan.
New funding of $1.5 billion to boost rural business through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is the right program at the right time for rural America.
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The B&I Guaranteed Loan Program is designed as a “win-win” for rural America and the banks who serve rural business. Through this one-hour webinar, you’ll learn what benefits 1,400 lenders are already seeing for their customers, banks, and communities.
Don’t have an hour right now? View our marketing materials to learn how the B&I Guaranteed Loan Program can help you back the business of rural America today.
Rural Development is within the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administers rural business, cooperative, housing, utilities and community development programs.
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Got questions? Gather more information from our FAQs, press releases, and links to regulations and the ARRA Administrative Notice.
Get Started
Start backing the business of rural America today! Find out if you or your customers are eligible for our B&I Guaranteed Loan Program, access the forms, and follow the steps to get your customers the long-term financing they need.
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Can't find what you're looking for or just need more information about the program? Contact the National Office at 202-720-1804 or visit our Contact Us page to reach your State Director.
