Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Beginning Farmer Loan Application Checklist
A checklist of documents and steps for a beginning farmer applying for a farm loan. Use it to gather paperwork before meeting a lender or the FSA office.
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What is on this checklist
- Completed loan application form
- Business plan and farm goals
- Recent tax returns
- Personal financial statement
- Cash flow projection
- Land lease or purchase documents
- Farm experience or training record
- Credit report
- Insurance information
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with FSA Farm Loans and Farmers.gov Loans.
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