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Tip: For farm or rural land, explore specialized agricultural lenders or USDA programs which may offer better terms.
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Land Loan Types & Features
Raw Land Loans
Undeveloped land, no utilities/improvements.
- Higher down payment (30-50%)
- Shorter terms (5-15 years)
- Higher interest rates
Improved Land Loans
Land with utilities, roads, etc.
- Moderate down payment (20-30%)
- Medium terms (10-20 years)
- Moderate interest rates
Agricultural & Farm Land
For farmland and agricultural properties.
- USDA & Farm Credit options
- Longer terms (up to 30 years)
- Competitive rates
Land Loan Options Explained
Raw Land Loans
Higher risk, for undeveloped land. Expect higher rates, larger down payments (30-50%), shorter terms (5-15 yrs).
Improved Land Loans
For land with some infrastructure. Moderate rates, down payments (20-30%), terms (10-20 yrs).
Agricultural/Farm Land Loans
Specialized for farms/ranches. Often supported by programs like USDA or Farm Credit, potentially better terms, longer repayment (up to 30 yrs).
Rural Land Loans (USDA)
USDA programs (e.g., Rural Housing Site Loan) can offer low/no down payment and below-market rates for eligible rural properties and buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Land loans finance only land, mortgages finance homes. Land loans usually have higher rates, larger down payments (20-50%), shorter terms (5-20 years), and are riskier for lenders.
Typically: Raw land: 30-50%; Improved land: 20-30%; Ag land: 20-25%. USDA programs may allow lower.
Generally 680+. Raw land might need 700+. Farm Credit or USDA may be more flexible.
Uncommon for raw/unimproved land (typically 5-15 yrs). Possible for agricultural land via Farm Credit/USDA, or with construction-to-permanent loans.
Vary widely. Generally 1-3% higher than home mortgages. Raw land: 7-10%+. Improved: 6.5-9%+. Ag-land: 6-8.5%+. Rates subject to market changes (example rates as of early 2024).
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