Agriculture Finance

Agricultural finance for different business needs

Depending on the business and lender, finance may be considered for:

  • Farm machinery
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Seasonal working capital
  • Property and land
  • Business expansion
  • Refinancing
  • Business acquisition
  • Succession-related transactions

The structure should reflect both the purpose of the finance and the timing of agricultural cash flow.

Funding around seasonal operating cycles

Agricultural revenue does not always follow a monthly pattern.

Operating costs may need to be funded months before crops are harvested or revenue is collected.

Where appropriate, finance may be structured with consideration of production cycles, seasonal expenses and expected receipts, subject to lender criteria.

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Finance for machinery and farm assets

Potentially financeable assets may include:

  • Tractors
  • Harvesters
  • Seeders
  • Sprayers
  • Earthmoving equipment
  • Trucks
  • Utes
  • Trailers
  • Handling equipment
  • Other specialist machinery

Used equipment may also be considered depending on age, condition, value and lender requirements.

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Finance beyond the operating season

Longer-term requirements may include property acquisition, refinancing, expansion, ownership changes and succession transactions.

These can involve more complex considerations around cash flow, security, ownership and professional advice.

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Agriculture finance FAQs

Can agricultural repayments be structured around seasonal cash flow?

Some lenders may consider seasonal structures depending on the business, facility and production cycle.

Can used farm machinery be financed?

Potentially. Age, condition, value and remaining useful life may influence lender assessment.

Is finance available for agricultural property?

Potentially, depending on the property, borrower, intended use and lender criteria.

What information may lenders require?

Financial statements, cash flow information, existing debt, asset details, production information and the purpose of the finance may all be relevant.