Journal Article

Agricultural credit standards tighten


Abstract: Agricultural borrowers are increasingly concerned about access to credit. Amid economic weakness and a financial crisis, commercial banks have tightened credit standards for various types of loans. While agricultural borrowers may be concerned about credit availability, agricultural lenders are equally concerned about the creditworthiness of agricultural borrowers as the farm economy weakens.

Keywords: Agricultural credit;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Part of Series: Main Street Economist

Publication Date: 2009

Issue: 1