Business · 02/11/2018Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Farm Credit Administration Finalizes Amendments to Farmer Mac Investment Eligibility Regulations

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The Farm Credit Administration has finalized changes to its regulations governing Farmer Mac's non-program investments, aligning with the Dodd-Frank Act's requirements by removing references to credit ratings.

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