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 capital in the agricultural sector.
Loans cannot be granted for investments that result in a significant increase in output in sectors where there is 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
- The loan is granted as a secured top-up loan
- Refinancing is not prioritised
- Nominal interest rate: 7.45% (for new loans from 29 September 2026 and existing loans from 7 December 2026)
- Arrangement 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 be offered as a standalone solution combined with financing from a local bank.
The loan is normally disbursed once the project has been completed and the costs incurred have been verified by an auditor. Partial disbursement upon reaching agreed milestones or advance disbursement may be arranged on a case-by-case basis.
1. Complete and submit your application
You can find the agricultural funding 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. The application includes a 'talk to an advisor' button, which you can use to ask for guidance before submitting it. Remember that 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 not all applications are approved.
3. Decision
Your account manager presents the application to the decision-maker. Once a decision has been made, 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 the funds will be paid out.