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"Approved Ag Lender" Recognition Program Launched
Across the state, IFA is recognizing its Approved Ag Lenders for the important role they play in implementing IFA's financing programs for agriculture. Gifford State Bank was recently recognized. Click here for photo

Guaranteed Secondary Market Loan Program
Now Available... Learn more

Farm Purchase Guarantee Program Offers Many Uses
Learn about this new credit enhancement program for the young or experienced farmer, rancher, or agri-business to purchase farmland, upgrade facilities, or improve farmland for soil or water conservation...learn more

Ground broken for new biodiesel plant in Danville
$15 million agri-industry loan guarantee from IFA helps get project going ...learn more

Buying Land for the First Time?
The Beginning Farmer Bond Program provides financing for land purchases at a reduced or below-market interest rate. This program is a great tool for those producers who are buying land for the first time, whether they have been farming for years or just coming back to the farm after college.

Purchases from related parties are allowed under the program, and the program can be used in a contract-for-deed scenario. ...learn more

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IFA Ag Lender of the Year Award
IFA is accepting nominations for IFA's Ag Lender Award to be presented at the Illinois State Fair Ag Day Luncheon Awards Program on August 12, 2008. To learn more... click here
To nominate yourself or another Ag Lender... click here

Meet Your IFA Ag Team
IFA's Ag team offers extensive expertise in market segments and financing structures. They help identify critical market needs and assist with client projects where affordable access to capital makes the difference in financial feasibility. Meet the team...

IFA “Perspective” Published
IFA programs are helping to keep Illinois a competitive state in agriculture and agri-industry. Our financing options focus on getting individual producers and industry partners started, and then supporting them through the good years as well as the tough ones …learn more

Guarantees – A Best Practice
Now is a good time to talk to your lender about securing your loans with an IFA guarantee. IFA offers loan guarantees to support young farmers, specialized livestock operations and agri-industries, to assist with value-added stock purchases, and to help restructure debt. These programs are there to help you succeed – and you don’t need to wait. Shoring up credits in a good year should be a best practice in agricultural finance. …learn more

Participation Loan Program
IFA provides support for financial services and farm operators by participating in a loan transaction. This interest-rate reduction program is offered in conjunction with your lender. …learn more