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Purpose
To enable farmers who have been affected by drought for at least 24 months and expect to be impacted for another season to manage through prolonged and significant tough times.
Here is what we know:
Loan terms
$250k
Maximum amount
5.18%
Variable rate*
5
Year term
No
Payments in first 2 years**
$0
Extra repayments
$0
Application Fee
$0
Early payout fee
No
Redraw
* Interest rate effective 1 February 2026. Interest rates reviewed every 6 months.
** Interest will accrue in the first two years to be paid within the 5-Year loan term.
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Drought Loan
Available now: Help to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought.
