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Rent vs. Buy Farm Land: Which Is Right for You?
If you’re a farmer who rents the land you operate on, the decision of whether to continue renting or purchase farm land is likely never too far from your mind. How do you know when the time is right to make the change?
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Fixed Rate vs. Variable Rates: Which is Better?
Understanding the difference between fixed and variable rates will help farmers in the market for farm land loans.
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How Does the FBN® Finance Appraisal Process Work?
With a Farmers First® mindset at the forefront of everything we do, FBN Finance strives to be as transparent as possible about the appraisal process so you know what to expect when partnering with our team for your land financing.
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What Documentation Do I Need When Applying for an FBN® Finance Land Loan?
Learn more about the types of documentation you’ll need to provide when applying for a farm land loan with FBN Finance.
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Webinar: Inflation, Interest Rates & What to Focus On
Learn more about inflation, interest rates and what farmers need to focus on in this webinar from FBN Finance.
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Will Farmland Values Continue to Climb into 2023?
Fueled by high commodity prices and low interest rates, U.S. farmland prices increased at a record pace in late 2021 through the first half of 2022. Will farmland values continue to climb into next year?
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How to Buy Land as a Beginning Farmer
Learn the pros and cons of FSA loans, seller financing, commercial loans and Farmland Capital.
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The Impact of Rising Inflation & Interest Rates
TJ Wilson and Kevin McNew, FBN’s Chief Economist discuss rising inflation and interest rates and the impact they will have on agriculture in 2022.
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Regenerative Practices Rebate Program
Introducing a rebate program on your approved operating line of credit if your regenerative practices meet program requirements.