Farmer Mac

Farmer Mac, or the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, is a government-sponsored enterprise that provides a secondary market for agricultural real estate and rural housing mortgage loans. They make money by purchasing eligible loans from lenders, guaranteeing securities backed by these loans, and issuing debt to fund their activities. Established in 1988 under the Agricultural Credit Act, Farmer Mac plays a crucial role in enhancing the availability of credit in rural America, ensuring liquidity and stability in the agricultural lending sector.

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