USDA offering loan program for heirs

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Staff Writer

Intermediary lenders can now apply for loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending Program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications today through Oct. 29, and cooperatives, credit unions and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for these competitive loans, which ultimately will help agricultural producers and landowners resolve heirs’ land ownership and succession issues.
“Heirs’ property issues have long been a barrier for many producers and landowners to access USDA programs and services, and this relending program provides access to capital to help producers find a resolution to these issues,” said Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “USDA is committed to revising policies to be more equitable and removing barriers faced by heirs’ property owners is part of that effort.”
Through HPRP, FSA loans up to $5 million at a 1 percent interest rate to eligible lenders. Then, those eligible lenders will reloan funds to heirs to help resolve title issues by financing the purchase or consolidation of property interests and financing costs associated with a succession plan.
Intermediary lenders should apply by the Oct. 29, 2021 deadline using the HPRP application form (FSA-2637), which can be submitted to FSA by mail:
FSA Deputy Administrator for Farm Loan Programs
Loan Making Division
STOP 0522
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20250
If applications exceed the amount of available funds, FSA will prioritize applicants that have at least 10 years or more of experience with socially disadvantaged farmers; and are located in states that have adopted a statute consisting of enactment or adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act.
After the loans are announced, USDA will distribute information for heirs on how to apply. Information for heirs is also on farmers.gov/heirs/relending.

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