Citrus Revitalization Loans

Rehabilitate, Replant or Diversify your Citrus Operation. DFC is now providing Working Capital and Capital Investment Loans for Citrus Farmers as low as 5.5%!

Provide some initial info and a DFC Representative will contact you to discuss your loan interest or set up an appointment.

Loans Purpose:

  • REHABILITATION  of economically feasible, existing citrus groves, adopting GAP practices: Fertilizer, Pesticides, Fuel, Labour, Machinery Services
  • REPLANTING old citrus groves using HLB tolerant varieties, GAP, and other climate adaptation practices: Planting Material, Land preparation, Working Capital Inputs & Interest during the grace period.
  • DIVERSIFYING into high potential tropical fruits including pineapples, soursop, and coconuts. Planting Material, Land preparation, working capital inputs, and Interest during the grace period.

LOAN SIZE

SMALL FARMER

  • No. of Boxes: <10k Boxes
  • Loan Size: $5K to $250K

MEDIUM FARMER

  • No. of Boxes: <50k Boxes
  • Loan Size: $5K to $500K

LARGE FARMER

  • No. of Boxes: >50k Boxes
  • Loan Size: $500K to $1 MN

TO APPLY

  • Existing Citrus Farmer: (Belizean or Resident)
  • Valid Photo ID – Social Security or Passport
  • Recent Utility Bill (No older than 3 months)
  • Financial Records
  • Production Records – for past 5 years – CPBL/CGA/BCM to provide
  • Letter of Recommendation – From your Citrus Association
  • Adequate Collateral – Land title or title of vehicles & machinery
  • Developed Farm Management Plan
  • Procurement of HLB tolerant varieties from certified nurseries in case of replanting
  • Insurance for insurable assets where applicable.
  • Client Contribution: Minimum 20% of loan value (Existing Groves, or new cash or labour)
  • Up to date property taxes
  • For Companies: Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles of Association, Certificate of Good Standing, Resolution to borrow, Authorized signatories

WHY YOU SHOULD GET YOUR LOAN FROM DFC

  • We work with you and help your business through challenging times.
  • We Provide FREE Business Project Assessment (Save $1,000s)
  • We are Honest and upfront with you! – No Hidden Fees!

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CONTACT US NOW FOR YOUR HOME LOAN

A DFC Representative will contact you to discuss your loan interest or set up an appointment.