Flexible Ag Loans and Farm Operating Financing from ARM
Secure flexible financing and operating lines of credit tailored to fit the unique seasonal needs of your farm. ARM provides custom solutions to manage cash flow and fund everything from inputs to equipment.
Crop-Based Financing Designed to Protect Your Land and Power Your Farm’s Future
At Ag Resource Management (ARM), we understand that access to reliable working capital determines whether a season thrives or struggles. That’s why our ag loans are built around your crop value, not your land equity. ARM helps farmers secure fast, flexible farm operating loans that protect assets, manage risk, and deliver the funding you need when you need it.
From planting through harvest, our financing solutions are designed to support every stage of production and strengthen your operation for long-term success.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose ARM for Farm Operating Loans
Traditional lenders often rely on land or equipment as collateral. ARM takes a different approach designed specifically for farmers.
Fast, Streamlined Approvals
Our proprietary SYNTHESIS® platform accelerates the lending process, providing decisions in days, not weeks.
Farmer-Focused Expertise
Every ARM branch is staffed with ag finance professionals who understand production cycles, cash flow, and risk management.
Crop-Based Lending
We secure loans using the value of your growing crop, crop insurance, and government payments, protecting your land and long-term equity.
Flexible, Seasonal Terms
Our agriculture loans adapt to your harvest schedule, ensuring payments fit your operational realities.
How It Works
ARM’s farm operating loans are structured for simplicity and speed. We make it easy to apply, qualify, and access the capital that keeps your farm running smoothly. ARM’s guided process:
Apply Online or Contact a Local Branch
Submit your application or speak directly with an ARM expert to discuss your farm’s needs.
Submit Crop and Budget Details
Provide details on acreage, crop mix, and expected inputs. Our system builds a personalized crop budget for your operation.
Approval and Funding
Using our crop-based lending model, we evaluate risk quickly and provide funding often before planting begins.
Ongoing Support and Adjustments
ARM monitors performance in-season and provides real-time financial visibility through the ARM Client Portal, helping you make confident decisions throughout the year.
Our Offerings
Types of Ag Loans ARM Offers
ARM provides a complete suite of agricultural lending solutions tailored to meet the financing needs of today’s producers.
Operating Loans
Access the working capital you need for seed, fertilizer, rent, and inputs—secured by your crop, not your land.
Our System
ARM SYNTHESIS® Platform: Accelerating Farm Financing
At ARM, our commitment to farmer success drives every innovation we develop. The SYNTHESIS® Platform represents the next generation of agricultural lending technology. It is a proprietary system that allows ARM to deliver faster approvals, deeper insights, and greater access to capital than traditional lenders.
This advanced underwriting and loan management system empowers ARM to lend more money to more farmers faster than ever. By simplifying complex financial data and integrating real-time crop, insurance, and market analytics, the platform eliminates unnecessary steps while maintaining precision and transparency.
The same technology powers the ARM Client Portal, giving farmers a completely digital financing experience from online applications and document uploads to balance tracking and communication, all through one secure, mobile-friendly dashboard.
With SYNTHESIS®, farmers gain a financing experience built for the realities of American agriculture.
Partner with ARM today and experience agriculture financing reimagined for your success.
Benefits
Benefits of Working with ARM
ARM is more than a lender, we’re your partner in agricultural success.
Protect Your Assets
Keep your land and equipment unencumbered while still accessing the funding needed to operate.
Expert Support
Work directly with people who understand the cycles, risks, and opportunities that define farming today.
Speed & Simplicity
Our advanced underwriting technology, SYNTHESIS®, enables faster turn around and digital document management.
Enhance Cash Flow
Use your operating line to manage expenses, cover inputs, or bridge income gaps between seasons.
Why Choose Us
Why ARM Is Different
Unlike traditional banks, ARM is built from the ground up to serve the unique financial realities of agriculture. Our crop-based lending model empowers farmers, banks, and ag partners to grow stronger together.
We’ve spent decades refining our process, developing proprietary tools, and building a network of experts dedicated to one mission—helping farmers succeed
Success Stories
Farmers Success Stories
ARM is proud to serve thousands of farmers across the U.S., providing reliable
insurance backed by agricultural experience.
Blake M.
Arkansas Producer
ARM helped us secure funding before planting when traditional lenders couldn't move fast enough. Their team knew exactly what our farm needed.
Lindsey R.
Iowa Corn Grower
We were able to protect our land and get financing that worked with our crop cycle. ARM made it simple.
Ready to Finance Your Next Season
Whether you’re funding inputs, expanding acreage, or bridging seasonal cash flow gaps, ARM offers fast, flexible farm operating loans that protect your assets and strengthen your operation.
FAQs
Ag Loan’s FAQs
A short-term loan designed to cover production expenses like seed, fertilizer, labor, and rent.