Rural Assistance Loans
Other Requirements
- Cattle or horses that are used as collateral must be branded with a brand registered with the Montana Department of Livestock.
- Good records of production and expenses are required.
- Borrowers will pay the fees required to file, continue, or release financing statements, brand liens, and mortgages.
- Applicants may be required to establish a joint checking account with the department. Loan funds would be deposited in this account and used for financial transactions related to the loan.
- Comprehensive insurance or crop insurance may be required on secured or mortgaged property.
- For real estate loans, the department requires a first mortgage position and title insurance in the name of the department.
- A qualified appraisal may be required to determine the value of assets or collateral property
Contacts
Rural Development Bureau
Montana Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 200201
Helena, MT 59620-0202
Phone: (406) 444-2402
Fax: (406) 444-9442
Published: October 12, 2011 10:33:00 AM MDT.
Last Modified: November 8, 2011 9:14:52 AM MST