Innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Farmers and owners of agricultural properties
- For investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment).
- For development activities in other agriculture-based industries.
- For strengthening the capital base of agricultural businesses.
We cannot provide loans for investments that significantly increase output in sectors where there is already overproduction.
- The maximum total loan commitment is NOK 5 million
- The maximum term for innovation loans is 15 years, including any interest-only periods
- The maximum term for loans for machinery and equipment is normally 10 years
- We provide the loan as a secured top-up loan
- We do not prioritise refinancing
- Nominal interest rate: 7.20% (for new loans from 12 May 2026 and existing loans from 10 July 2026)
- Establishment fee: 0.5 per cent
The innovation loan can form part of a comprehensive financing solution alongside our low-risk loans or grant schemes, or as a standalone option combined with financing from a local bank.
We normally disburse the loan once you have completed the project and an auditor has verified the costs incurred. We may agree milestone-based payments or advance payments on a case-by-case basis.
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 submitting your application.
2. Assessment
We process 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 submits 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.