Farm Loans

Access to funding is the fuel of your farm operation making financing key for growth. Partner with First Bank for Business Financing and let's Make Great Things Happen together¹. 

Why First Bank for Farm Loans

What can we make happen for your farm operation? Flexible access to capital, new farm equipment or farm real estate you want to purchase? Whatever is next, you can turn to First Bank for a partnership based on knowledge and trust, because your ideas and vision teamed up with our expertise can only mean great things.

Your Vision, Our Expertise

You know what you're good at and you stick to it to create a competitive advantage. We know what we're good at, too. First Bank is known for partnering with farmers to help them grow and stay profitable.

Relationships That Mean More Than Loan Renewals

Here, you will experience partnerships with continuous dialogue and value. You will always know what to expect and the plan to make it happen. Your partnership with us means:

• Walking through a customized proposal that serves as the initial blueprint for our relationship
• Connecting with executive management as they deliver our proprietary resources and tools
• Knowing upfront who your lead banker is along with a support team of specialists
• Receiving periodic, informative mailings with articles or books handpicked by our CEO and President
• Taking advantage of training that keeps you on top of timely topics with actionable takeaways
• Enjoying special events to thank you for your business and to network with other farm owners

The Right Funding Source for Whatever Is Next

Financing strategies vary by farm operation size and stage. So whether you're just getting started, thinking of taking it to the next level or keeping things running smoothly, let's partner with financing solutions, like:

• Farm Real Estate Loans: Need to purchase more farm ground? Looking to improve your property with a new grain or irrigation system? Building a new property or adding a location? Farm Real Estate Loans make it easy expand.
• Operating Lines of Credit: Want assurance that you'll never miss another opportunity due to financing delays? An Operating Line is a great way to manage cash flow and growth.
• Agriculture Equipment Loans: Don’t let outdated equipment slow you down. From trucks, tractors and irrigation systems, to printers, computers and other office equipment, partner with First Bank to upgrade your farm's assets.
• Credit Cards: Conveniently keep your personal and farm expenses separate with a Business Credit Card. It can be a quick solution for temporary cash flow gaps, too. 

Together, Let’s Make Great Things Happen

Generations of farmers have partnered with us to make great things happen since 1893. Meet the First Bank team helping farms and families thrive in Carmi, Grayville, Lawrenceville and Mount Carmel in Illinois, and Evansville, Haubstadt, Mount Vernon, Poseyville, Princeton and Vincennes in Indiana.