Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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USDA eligible rural areas are those with less than 50,000 in population and not contiguous with another populated area, based on the most recent census.

Click here on our customized map to see if you live in an eligible area.

The programs are not available for agricultural projects.

Depending on the program, loan sizes will range between $250,000 and $100MM and will be available for new construction, acquisition, and refinance transactions.

Yes, the Food Supply Chain program is eligible in both urban and rural areas for a wide range of projects including, but not limited to, aggregating, processing, transporting, distribution and more.

Yes, loan program types can be combined based on the project use of funds and eligibility.

Yes, if the refinance of existing debt improves borrower cashflow. Debt cannot be refinanced for cash-out purposes.

Loan funds can be used for many eligible purposes, including, but not limited to, construction of improvements, land acquisition with development, business acquisition, complete partner buyout, equipment purchase, working capital, refinance, and many more. See our program pages for more detail.

No, USDA loans are structured as construction to permanent financing with conversion at the completion of construction. This means just one loan application is required for the project.

Yes, if the business operations support the need for an interest-only period, one can be added.