Farmer Mac Completes $313.5M Agricultural Loan Securitization

Key Takeaways

• Farmer Mac completed a $313.5 million securitization backed by 343 agricultural mortgage loans.
• The transaction included a $290 million senior tranche guaranteed by Farmer Mac and a $23.5 million unguaranteed subordinate tranche.
• Multiple senior note classes (A, A-1, A-2) were introduced to broaden investor options and demand.
• Leadership noted continued strong institutional appetite for agricultural assets despite macroeconomic volatility.
• Farmer Mac plans to introduce a new credit transfer product in 2026 to support investor interest.

Farmer Mac Finalizes Seventh Agricultural Mortgage-Backed Securitization

The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, known as Farmer Mac, has completed a $313.5 million securitization of agricultural mortgage loans, marking the organization’s seventh transaction under its agricultural mortgage-backed securities platform. The securitization supports Farmer Mac’s mandate to enhance credit accessibility and liquidity across rural America.

Farmer Mac Highlights Growing Investor Demand

Chief Executive Officer Brad Nordholm said the transaction reflects confidence in the company’s portfolio and the broader agricultural credit market.

“The successful completion of our seventh agricultural mortgage-backed securitization demonstrates our commitment to grow our securitization platform and support a vibrant and liquid AMBS market that is central to our core mission to improve credit accessibility in rural America,” Nordholm said. “This transaction reflects the strength of Farmer Mac's portfolio, as agricultural assets continue to generate significant institutional investor demand despite the volatile macroeconomic climate.”