USDA Business & Loan Guarantee Program

Guarantees loans for up to $10 million for economic development and/or environmental projects in rural communities for a wide range of purposes, including healthy food retail, in rural communities as defined by USDA. The maximum percentage of guarantee is 80 percent for loans of $5 million or less, 70 percent for loans between $5 and $10 million, and 60 percent for loans exceeding $10 million.