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Buying Timberland: Cash or Finance?

The Farm Credit Assocations of Georgia discuss the pros and cons of paying cash or financing your next big timber purchase.
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Understanding the Underwriting Process: The 5 Cs of Credit

One of the first things all lenders learn and use to make loan decisions are the “Five C's of Credit : Character, Conditions, Capital, Capacity, and Collateral."
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Land Loans: How to Do a Balance Sheet

We explain the why and how behind filling out a balance sheet when getting a land loan. Article includes a balance sheet template.
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5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Rural Land Investment

5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Rural Land Investment

Here are 5 things you should be doing as you consider buying a piece of rural land for investment purposes or other future plans.
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Land Loans: Why Do I Need Flood Insurance?

Who determines if you need flood insurance and what kind of structures are required to be covered? We discuss this and more.
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Land Loans: FAQ on Getting Pre-qualified

Land Loans: FAQ on Getting Pre-qualified: We answer all of your frequently asked questions on getting pre-qualified including benefits, what's on the form, and the difference between a pre-qualification and an application.
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Pasture to Pantry Operation in Walterboro, South Carolina

Learn how this SC couple adapted their childhood farm dream in the midst of disaster and how they continue to welcome change in their organic farming operation.
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Home Loans: FAQ on Getting Pre-Qualified

We answer all of your frequently asked questions on getting pre-qualified including benefits, what's on the form, and the difference between a pre-qualification and an application.
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5 Expert Tips for a Smooth Mortgage Approval

Want to make sure your loan gets approved without a snag? Check out this article of tips and best practices when it comes to applying for your home loan from start to close!
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Patronage: A Cooperative Benefit

What is patronage and how is it determined at AgSouth?
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Interest Rates: Should You Refinance Your Loan?

When interest rates drop, you might be wondering, “Is now a good time to refinance my existing loan?”
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Spotlight: Pat Gaskin

Pat is the owner of Laurel Springs Nursery in Laurel Springs, North Carolina. For over 40 years, the farm has grown Christmas trees.
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Spotlight: Michael Everhart

From an early age, Michael Everhart, has wanted to carry out his passion for agriculture and to be a farmer.
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Spotlight: Justin & Holly Miller

“Farm Credit helped us as beginning farmers with limited resources to establish some of the infrastructure we needed to get started," say the Millers of Cherry Hill Farm.
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Spotlight: Amy Ager

Hickory Nut Gap Farm has grown to feature a restaurant, catering, and a retail store and meat shop all on their farm in Fairview. Amy Ager is the co-owner.
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