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Financial Programs Administered by the VAFA

Agri-Business Bonding Program
A tax-exempt program which allows agricultural businesses involved in manufacturing, including processing, to receive lower interest rates on loans made by single individuals or financial institutions or group of individuals and/or financial institutions (bond purchasers). Borrowers may qualify for financing up to $10 million for any one project. Interest rates determined by bond purchasers.
Agri-Business Bonding Program Application
Exhibit A to Note and Bond
(Instructions for Exhibit A: Please complete this form online, type, or print legibly. This form will become part of the official Bond Documents provided by the Authority.  Once completed, this form, along with the Loan Data Sheet and Appraisal (if applicable) must be mailed to the Authority prior to Closing.  Appraisals must have values itemized.)


Beginning Farmer Bond Program
A tax-exempt bond program designed to assist beginning South Dakota farmers in acquiring agricultural property at lower interest rates. Enables lenders, individuals, partnerships, corporations and other entities (bond purchasers) to receive federally tax-exempt interest with respect to a loan or contract sale made to beginning farmers. Eligibility requirements: net worth of $300,000 or less, South Dakota resident; at least 18 years of age; ownership of agricultural land less than 30% of the county median farm size.
Beginning Farmer Loan Program Summary

Beginning Farmer Loan Program Benefits
Beginning Farmer Loan Program Application
Request to Adjust Loan Terms or Conditions Form
Approved BF Bond Loan/Contract Data Sheet Form
Exhibit A to Note and Bond
(Instructions for Exhibit A: Please complete this form online, type, or print legibly. This form will become part of the official Bond Documents provided by the Authority.  Once completed, this form, along with the Loan Data Sheet and Appraisal (if applicable) must be mailed to the Authority prior to Closing.  Appraisals must have values itemized.)

Livestock Nutrient Management Program
A tax-exempt bond program to assist financing capital expenditures associated with the handling and/or processing of byproducts and livestock nutrients.  Interest rates and terms are determined by the bond purchaser.
Livestock Nutrient Management Program Application
Exhibit A to Note and Bond
(Instructions for Exhibit A: Please complete this form online, type, or print legibly. This form will become part of the official Bond Documents provided by the Authority.  Once completed, this form, along with the Loan Data Sheet and Appraisal (if applicable) must be mailed to the Authority prior to Closing.  Appraisals must have values itemized.)

Value-Added Agribusiness Relending Program
A direct loan available to businesses for processing or marketing agricultural commodities.  Maximum amount is 50% of total project cost or $150,000, whichever is less.  Low interest rates and term of no more than 10 years.
 Value Added Agribusiness Relending Program Application

For information on Financial and Loan Programs contact:

Mike Schelske, Executive Director, Value Added Finance Authority
Cody Richter, Finance Program Specialist
1-800-228-5254 (In State Only) or 605-773-5436


Programs Administered by the SDDA


Programs Administered by VAFA

 

 

 
 
 

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