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Generational Transfers

Looking to transfer your farm to the next generation, possibly below market value, but wanting to keep some of your capital? One of our loans might help you achieve this.

Looking to transfer your farm to the next generation, possibly below market value, but wanting to keep some of your capital? One of our loans might help you achieve this.

Conventional lenders won’t lend if you’re selling to a family member, but we can lend against the open market value of the land (rather than the potentially lower price you are selling at) so you can receive some cash and your next generation gains ownership of the land, so that in due course they can refinance with a conventional lender. Obviously, the farm needs to be able to support the expected conventional lender’s loan and your next generation should be capable of running the farm as well as you!

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Lending Criteria

1
Loan size

£100,000 to £10,000,000

2
Location

England, Scotland and Wales*

3
Borrower

Sole traders, partnerships, limited companies

4
Loan to value limit

65%

5
Security

Agricultural land and property

6
Use of proceeds

Purchase farm from family plus working capital

7
Age limits

None, but may require a guarantor depending on farming experience

8
Repayment

Interest only, roll up and repayment options

9
Duration

Typical duration of 12 to 84 months

How Can We Help

Generational Financing We will consider financing the transfer of your farm to the next generation, even if below market value
Intelligent lending Unlike conventional lenders who won’t lend if you’re selling to a family member, we can lend against the open market value of the land
Flexible We can allow you to withdraw some cash while your next generation gains ownership of the land, so that in due course they can refinance with a conventional lender
Diligent Obviously, the farm needs to be able to support the expected conventional lender’s loan and your next generation should be capable of running the farm as well as you!

Application Process

1
Plan Your Next Step

Whether you’re purchasing land, refinancing, investing in livestock, or diversifying
your business, it starts with a clear plan and expert advice.

2
Discuss Your Funding Needs

Tell us about your plans, borrowing requirements, security, timescales and
repayment strategy.

3
Receive Your Decision in Principle

We confirm indicative terms, lending amount, interest rate and any upfront costs.

4
Application Review & Due Diligence

Your dedicated BDM guides you through valuations, documentation, legal work and
necessary checks.

5
Farm Visit & Loan Completion

We visit your business, discuss your plans in more detail and complete the legal
process.

6
Receive Funds & Grow Your Business

Access your funding and move forward with confidence.

Case Studies

Financing for Generational Take-over

Two brothers had run the farm together for many years, but when one brother passed away, an acrimonious family dispute ensued with their non-farming son, who wanted paying out on his inheritance. In under three weeks we put…

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Securing a loan from us is a simple and transparent process. The amount of information may seem daunting at first but working with our team will ensure your loan application is swiftly and effectively processed.

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