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Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development that provides loans to intermediaries who establish revolving loan funds serving rural communities.
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Funding Details: Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) - Rural Health Information Hub Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development Applications accepted on an ongoing basis Development state office contacts The Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) provides loans to intermediaries for the establishment of revolving loan funds in rural areas.
These revolving loan funds are used to assist with financing business and economic development activities to create or retain jobs in rural and remote communities. Funds may be used for acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and working capital for healthcare facilities and transportation services if jobs will be created or retained. A list of eligible uses of funds is program website .
Lenders are encouraged to align their programs with state and regional development strategies and collaborate with other public and private organizations that can provide complementary resources.
Eligible intermediary lenders include: Nonprofits and cooperatives Federally-recognized tribes Intermediaries must have: The legal authority to operate a revolving loan fund A record of successfully assisting rural businesses The ability to provide adequate assurance of Additional requirements for intermediaries are listed on the Nationwide and U.S. territories An intermediary may borrow up to $1 million.
Total aggregate debt may not exceed $15 million. The maximum loan amount available to ultimate recipients is $400,000 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever For intermediaries, the interest rate is fixed at 1% with a maximum term of 30 years. Interest-only payments may be permitted for the first 3 years.
In the first 6 months after closing $250,000 or greater of loan funds must be used. For the ultimate recipients, the interest rate is set by the intermediary in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of operating and sustaining the revolving loan fund. Choose the appropriate state in the drop down menu on the program website .
This will open the state specific page. Tabs at the top of the page will show general program information, forms and resources, and state specific contact information. To begin the application process, contact a Rural Development program specialist in the state or territory where the revolving loan fund would be available.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, cooperatives, federally recognized tribes, public agencies, cooperatives. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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