Modernize the Ag Lending Process to Stay Competitive

Farmers need access to financing faster than they did previously, but traditional methods cannot keep pace. Banks that leverage modern technology can accelerate lending decisions.

by Jim O'Brien

August 08, 2022

Agricultural lending differs in several key aspects, from duration to data to due diligence.

As farms get larger and run more like corporations, there is the need for more efficient loan processes, volume discounts and digital services that are not just “nice to haves,” but requirements.

Additionally, the agriculture industry is becoming more technologically advanced. To remain competitive among today’s modern farmers, agrifinance institutions must embrace digital banking practices by sharpening the digital pre-qualification or preapproval processes.

BankBeat recently spoke with Jim O’Brien, Co-founder and CEO of Agrograph, about why banks need to step up their technology.

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Jim O'Brien has been helping corporations navigate innovation initiatives & build sustainable processes for over a decade. He is Co-Founder and CEO at Agrograph. Connect with him on LinkedIn.