LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COOPERATIVE FINANCE ASSOCIATION
The Cooperative Finance Association, Inc. (CFA) is an agricultural finance cooperative based in Kansas City that offers a full range of financing products and financial services to agricultural cooperatives and their members throughout the nation. Read more about CFA here.
• Production Ag Loans
Pre-pay Seed & Chemicals
- 4.75%* variable from 7/26/2023 through 9/30/2024.
- 8.75%* variable from 10/1/2024 through 4/15/2025.
Crop Inputs
- 6.25%* variable from 7/26/2023 through 2/28/2024
- 7.00%* variable from 3/1/2024 through 9/30/2024
- 8.75%* variable from 10/1/2024 through 3/15/2025
Simpli-Fi by CFA
Production ag loan up to $600,000 to finance all of your purchases from MWF. A simple, one-page application is all you need to start the loan process with CFA.
Input Advantage Loan
Complete financing option for all of your farming operations. The loan process starts with a short, two-page application and submission of requested financial information to CFA.
• 2024 Crop Input Finance Program Details
| LOAN TYPES | Secured or unsecured (depending on loan size and credit quality). |
| APPLICATION PROCESS | Simple application process. Credit application and collateral worksheet. |
| INTEREST RATES | Variable rate (contact us for interest rate quote). |
| COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS | Lien position, assignment of insurance, buyer's notification and collateral requirements are based on loan size and credit quality. |
| FINANCE PROGRAM | Subject to CFA Credit approval and $200 loan fee advanced on the loan |
| REPAYMENT TERMS | Maturity date: 3/15/2025. No pre-payment penalty |
| LOAN FEES | $200 per year for crop production loans. One loan covers all crops. |
| APPROVAL TIME | Typically, a credit decision is communicated to MWF as early as 48 hours of receiving a completed application. |
*As of July 26, 2023, variable interest rates are based on the CFA Advantage Rate. CFA interest rate indices are published here >>
• Complete the Input Finance Program Loan Process
To renew your CFA loan for the 2024 crop year, please visit cfafs.com and complete the electronic renewal application.
Current borrowers who do not have an active login need to go to cfafs.com and click on “Register new account”.
- Fill in the questions with the correct information and then submit the form to finish the process.
- Once submitted you will receive an email from accountservices@cfafs.com with your access information. Please check your junk or spam folder if you cannot find the confirmation email right away.
- To complete the process, click the link in the email to verify your email address and then login to access your loan account information.
Documentation Required to Complete CFA Loan
The documentation required to complete the Input Finance loan application process is based on the amount requested. Documentation should be sent to the attention of the Credit Manager at MWF, P.O. Box 188, 66071. You may also fax your information to the attention of the Credit Manager at (913) 273-0578.
For loan requests less than $600,000:
For loan requests $600,001- 4,000,000:
- Current Bank Balance Sheet (with all schedules)
- Federal Tax Returns (past 3 years)
- Authorization for Release of Information
- Input Advantage Crop
- Income/Expense Report
- Annual Cash Flow Projection
- Creditor Information
MWF Input Finance Program FAQ
MWF has chosen CFA as a finance partner because of their thorough understanding of farm and ranch operations, and the financing requirements necessary for MWF customers. MWF and CFA understand the input dollar needs and cash flows that go into making your operation successful and profitable.
Yes. The interest rates are variable and can change during the life of the loan.
No. While MWF and TMA specialists are always available to meet your needs, you do not have to deliver your grain to MWF or purchase crop insurance through TMA.
Yes. This is a non-revolving financing agreement approved for a specific crop year.
The loan must be used for services provided by MWF including fertilizer, seed, crop protection products, application, lime, grid sampling, fuel and crop insurance.