Benefits
Forestry Bridging Loan
Bridging finance for your forestry grant
This loan is suited to you if you're participating in Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme. Keep your cashflow on track with bridging loan to support your forestry plantation until you receive your grant.
Easy repayments
Your loan is repaid when you receive your establishment grant.
Forestry development loans
We offer development loans to those participating in the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme. You can use this to maximise the additional repayment capacity created by your annual forestry premia. Helping you to invest in other developments for your farm.
Repayments tailored to you
With loans available up to 15 years, we'll choose the terms that's right for your farm. Your individual loan amount is determined by your forestry premia and any other repayment capacity.
At a glance
Forestry Bridging Loan
- Works alongside the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme
- Loans up to €5,000 per hectare
- Loan repayment when your first establishment grant comes through
Forestry Development Loan
- Works alongside the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme
- Leverage the repayment capacity of your forestry premia to support other farm development
- Loans for up to 15 years
Who can apply
Suited to you if you're participating in Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme.
How to apply
You can complete the form online and then print it (or print and complete it manually). The signed form should be returned to your branch or Relationship Manager.
Downloads
- Agri lending application form - Please complete online, print (or print and complete manually), sign and return to your branch or Relationship Manager.
- Agri cashflow planner
Regulatory notice
Warning: The cost of your repayments may increase
Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Credit facilities are subject to repayment capacity and financial status and are not available to persons under 18 years of age. Security may be required.