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RIC variable interest rate on hold at 5.18 per cent from 1 August 2025
RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) today advised its variable interest rate for all farm business loans will stay on hold at 5.18 per cent effective from 1 August 2025.
RIC low-interest loans offer financial breathing space for southwest Victorian farmers
Southwest Victorian farmers are taking advantage of low-interest loans from Australian Government specialist farm business lender RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) to improve cash flow and gain financial breathing space to manage through dry conditions.
RIC low-interest loans offer financial breathing space for South Australian farmers
South Australian farmers are taking advantage of low-interest loans from Australian Government specialist farm business lender RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) to improve cash flow and gain financial breathing space to manage through dry conditions.
Free webinar to learn more about applying for RIC low-cost loans for farm businesses
RIC will host a free online ‘RIC Ready’ webinar on Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 12 noon AEDT, to help farm businesses learn more about applying for RIC’s concessional loans.
RIC farm business loans interest rate on hold at 5.18%
RIC today announced the variable interest rate on all concessional farm business loans will remain at the low rate of 5.18% effective from 1 February 2025 for 6 months until the next review period.
RIC recognised at Global Banking & Finance Awards
RIC has been awarded the Excellence in Innovation - Digital Lending Technology Implementation award at the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2024.
RIC recognised with global innovation award win for project implementation
RIC has been honoured with a global banking and finance award in recognition of achievements in innovation and transformation.
WA farmers advance drought management and recovery with RIC Drought Loan
With the assistance of a RIC Drought Loan, Michelle Walton-Hassell and her husband John have recovered from drought, prepared their mixed farm business for future dry conditions, and improved its financial position for succession.
Research shows RIC farm loan customers remain positive despite concerns about increasing costs
RIC today released the RIC Farm Loans Customer Insights Brief 2024, revealing surveyed RIC customers are concerned about sustained high interest rates and increasing farm production costs, yet remain positive about their farm business and the long-term future of the agriculture industry.
Free webinar for farmers to learn how RIC loans can help rebuild and recover from severe business disruption
RIC is hosting a free webinar on 18 September 2024 for farmers, advisers and agriculture industry representatives to learn about how a Farm Investment Loan can help support farm businesses to rebuild and recover after severe business disruption.