The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Farmer Mac, is a federally chartered organization established in 1988 to provide a secondary market for farm mortgage loans.
The Federal Farm Credit System (FCS) is a network of borrower-owned financial institutions that provide credit and related services to agricultural and rural communities across the United States. The Federal Farm Credit Banks are part of this system, offering funds to agricultural producers and rural businesses.
The Federal Land Bank is an agency that provides mortgage loans on rural property to farmers and individuals who offer services to farmers and ranchers. Borrowers must purchase stock in their local land bank association, which serves as extra security for the loan.
