Ag Invest
For 44 years, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has helped farmers and agriculture businesses access affordable financing through Ag Invest, the state’s agricultural lending program.
Ag Invest partners with approved banks and financial institutions to offer below-market-rate loans to eligible Illinois farmers, agribusinesses, and agriculture professionals. Agricultural financing may be used to start or expand a farm operation, purchase farmland or equipment, finance construction and improvements, support an operating line of credit, or invest in conventional and sustainable farming practices.
Through Ag Invest, Illinois agriculture businesses can work with participating lenders to secure financing that supports growth, productivity, and long-term success.
Ag Invest Program History
The Treasurer’s Ag Invest loan program is the nation’s most expansive agriculture deposit program. Since 1983, Ag Invest has loaned more than $6 billion in operating and long-term loans.
In addition to the Operating Line of Credit Loan Program, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office began the Long-Term Loan Program in 2000. Agricultural professionals across the state have taken advantage of our below-market rates to help grow their farm operations.
In 2012, the Treasurer’s office introduced a fast-track version of the Ag Invest program, which helps eligible financial institutions serve their Ag Invest clients more effectively by shortening the approval process from 10 business days to 24-48 hours.
Real Growth, Big Impact
The Office of the Illinois Treasurer (Treasurer) strives for transparency, efficiency, and preservation of public trust. Our Invest in Illinois programs are designed to drive economic growth and offer a safe and sound investment opportunity. The Treasurer has made a strategic commitment to collecting foundational data to inform and guide our efforts in support of the people of Illinois. The dashboards below give a snapshot of the data we are collecting.
The ‘Invest in Illinois Program offered by the Illinois State Treasurer has served as an integral funding avenue to assist Bank & Trust Company in creating economic growth in our communities.
The three deposit programs – (1) Ag Invest, (2) Business Invest, and (3) Community Invest, have provided Bank & Trust affordable funding to assist in lending to these various economic sectors.
The Illinois Treasurer staff’s assistance, along with their online system, makes the process of obtaining state funds seamless.
We, at Bank & Trust Company, appreciate the courteous, patient, top-notch service provided by their friendly staff.
Bank & Trust Company, Litchfield- Bruce K Vignos
Bring Affordable Financing to Your Community
Invest in Illinois connects participating lenders with state deposits that support agriculture, small businesses, community development, and local economic growth.
Call 217-558-6217 to speak with the Invest in Illinois team, or email us.