Business · 18/09/2019Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Farm Credit Administration Proposes Changes to Investment Regulations

Summary

The Farm Credit Administration is proposing to allow Farm Credit System associations to purchase and hold loans originated by non-Farm Credit System lenders, with unconditional guarantees from the USDA for timely payment of principal and interest.

Original source language: Federal Register — Farm Credit AdministrationOpen original release →

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