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FEDERAL

USDA Intermediary Relending Program

Low-interest USDA loans to intermediaries that relend to rural businesses and community projects.

About this program

The Intermediary Relending Program finances revolving loan funds managed by local intermediaries, which relend to rural businesses, community facilities, and economic development projects.

Eligibility

Eligible intermediaries include nonprofits, cooperatives, public agencies, and federally recognized tribes that relend in rural areas.

Requirements

  • Apply through USDA Rural Development
  • Operate an eligible revolving loan fund
  • Relend proceeds to eligible rural ultimate recipients