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USDA Business & Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee

Up to $25M USDA-guaranteed loans for rural businesses — 80% guarantee.

Overview

The USDA B&I program guarantees up to 80% of commercial loans up to $25M for businesses located in rural areas (populations under 50,000). Enables banks to lend on larger, longer-tenor, more flexible terms than they would on-balance-sheet. Eligible for real estate, equipment, working capital, and acquisitions. Vastly under-marketed vs SBA — often better fit for rural manufacturers, hospitality, ag processing.

Best fit
Rural manufacturersHospitality/hotels in small townsAg processorsRural acquisition targets
Estimated impact
Up to $25M at 5.5–8% with 25-yr amort for real estate

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