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Drought Hardship Loan
Coming soon: New loan to help manage through and recover from prolonged and severe drought.
Purpose
To enable farm businesses who have experienced a significant financial impact due to drought over a 2-year period and expect to continue to experience financial impacts for another season to manage through and recover.
Use this loan to:
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Pay operating costs
Pay outstanding bills and manage essential day to day farm expenses such as wages, utilities, insurance and other administrative costs.
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Buy fodder and cart water
Purchase fodder and cover water carting costs to support livestock and produce.
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Support transport needs
To cover transport costs of livestock, crops or produce.
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 2 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.
