Low-risk loans for agricultural purposes

Farmers and other owners of agricultural properties
- Investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (including property and equipment).
- Purchase of agricultural property or additional land
- Farmhouse (new build and improvements)
The loan is always secured against agricultural property and agricultural movable assets.
We cannot provide loans for investments that significantly increase output in sectors where there is overproduction.
- The loan must not exceed 80% of the lower of the market value or concession value
- The loan is secured by a first-priority charge, either solely or on an equal-ranking basis with another bank, or by a subordinated charge.
- Loan term of up to 25 years
- You can apply for either a variable or fixed interest rate
- We do not prioritise loan refinancing
Interest terms
Interest rates are based on market terms
- Establishment fee: 0.10% of the loan amount
- Instalment fee: NOK 100
Interest subsidy
The interest subsidy scheme for investment loans was discontinued in 2016. However, for loans that were granted an interest subsidy, payments will continue twice a year for 15 years.
The interest subsidy is adjusted annually and is 1.88% in 2026.
The 2025 Agricultural Agreement established that any remaining interest subsidy may be settled through lump-sum payments. We will make these payments during 2025 and 2026.
1. Complete and submit your application
You can find the agricultural application form by logging in to 'My page' with BankID. We will ask you to provide the information and documentation we need to assess your project. In the application, you can use the 'talk to an adviser' button to ask for guidance before submitting it. Remember, you must not start the project before you submit your application.
2. Assessment
We review applications on an ongoing basis, and several people assess each application. Our guidelines and regional priorities determine which projects we can fund. We receive many applications and have limited funds, so we cannot approve every application.
3. Decision
Your customer adviser presents the case to the decision-maker. Once we have made a decision on your application, we will notify you by email, and you can find the decision on My page. If we offer you funding, make sure you understand the terms and how we will disburse the funds.