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How many acres are needed to get a farm loan?
When it comes to qualifying for a loan to buy acreage, Farm Credit of Central Florida has no minimum acreage requirement for farmland or lot loans. Instead, several factors determine eligibility for agricultural financing. Let's explore what really matters when seeking a loan for acreage.View Details
Property Tax Overview: What Rural Buyers Need to Know
Buying property is an exciting step — whether you’re building your dream home, expanding your ranch or investing in open land. But with new property ownership comes new responsibilities, and one of the most important to understand is property taxes...View Details
Everything You Need to Know Before Meeting with a Loan Officer
The borrower-lender relationship is a two-way street. Both parties are trying to reach the same goal from a different direction. Both want to ensure the long-term viability of their businesses, and both have high expectations of the other.View Details
How To Find The Right Lender & Communicate Effectively
Communication is key in any relationship. But it’s one of the most important pieces you can bring to the table as a new borrower when you’re beginning to build a strong relationship with your lender. “When you’re a new borrower, it can be really...View Details
Understanding Key Mortgage Terms: A Guide for Farm Credit of Florida Borrowers
Ready to buy land or a home in the country? It’s an exciting milestone, but the financial side can feel a bit overwhelming. At Farm Credit of Florida, we’re here to help you feel confident throughout the entire lending process. To get you started, we’ve put together a quick guide to common mortgage terms and definitions to help you better understand the loan process.View Details
Getting a Lot Loan from AgCredit: Your Path to Home Construction
Finding the perfect piece of land to build your dream home is an exciting milestone. Financing the purchase through a lot loan from AgCredit is a smart move that can pave the way for your future home construction. “Using the same lender for both your...View Details
Six Tips for Young, Beginning and Starting Farmers
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall shares the path that led him to AFBF president and his best tips for beginning farmers. Here’s a glance at this episode: [01:32] President Duvall explains his background in agriculture growing up on a dairy...View Details
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year and across the country, your local Farm Credit association hosts in-person and virtual events designed to help you start, manage and grow your farming operation. Browse through the AgBizInfo events to find the right event for you!