The document describes the Agricultural and Fisheries Financing Program (AFFP) run by Land Bank of the Philippines and the Department of Agriculture. The program aims to increase access to financing for small farmers and fisherfolk by providing loans through farmer's organizations. Eligible borrowers are small-scale farmers and fisherfolk engaged in priority agriculture and fisheries projects. Loans are up to 80% of project costs, with interest at 15% and terms based on the project cycle, not exceeding 5 years. The program aims to enhance incomes and competitiveness of small farmers and fisherfolk through improved access to credit and support services.
The document describes the Agricultural and Fisheries Financing Program (AFFP) run by Land Bank of the Philippines and the Department of Agriculture. The program aims to increase access to financing for small farmers and fisherfolk by providing loans through farmer's organizations. Eligible borrowers are small-scale farmers and fisherfolk engaged in priority agriculture and fisheries projects. Loans are up to 80% of project costs, with interest at 15% and terms based on the project cycle, not exceeding 5 years. The program aims to enhance incomes and competitiveness of small farmers and fisherfolk through improved access to credit and support services.
The document describes the Agricultural and Fisheries Financing Program (AFFP) run by Land Bank of the Philippines and the Department of Agriculture. The program aims to increase access to financing for small farmers and fisherfolk by providing loans through farmer's organizations. Eligible borrowers are small-scale farmers and fisherfolk engaged in priority agriculture and fisheries projects. Loans are up to 80% of project costs, with interest at 15% and terms based on the project cycle, not exceeding 5 years. The program aims to enhance incomes and competitiveness of small farmers and fisherfolk through improved access to credit and support services.
Agricultural and Fisheries Financing Program (AFFP) LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES LENDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP
SFF lack access to formal credit Pursuant to General Appropriations Act of 2013 LANDBANK and DA-ACPC forged a partnership RATIONALE LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES LENDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP
OBJECTIVES Increase access to financing of SFF Enhance the capacity, competitiveness and earning potential of SFFs Provide credit enhancements and support services such as, technical assistance, marketing support and crop insurance
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And other provinces which may be agreed upon between LANDBANK and PCFC
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The DA-ACPC provided an overall fund of P1 billion Of the Php 1 Billion, Php 550 Million shall be administered by LANDBANK while Php 450 Million shall be administered by PCFC PROGRAM FUND LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES LENDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP
GENERAL POLICIES Loan application fee shall be waived Borrowers shall be exempt from CIBI except for those who disclose that they are involved in any court cases or that they have past due loans Borrowers whose age will be more than 60 years by the end of the term of the loan shall require a younger co-maker Past due loans can only be restructured once Incentives shall be given to the service conduit whose members have good repayment records
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TARGET BORROWERS
Non-ARB Small Farmers and Small Fisherfolk (NASFSF) registered in the RSBSA LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES LENDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP
Who are the small farmers? Those cultivating not more than five (5) hectares of land and/or are engaged as small poultry/livestock raisers defined as those raising not more than the following: - poultry (1,000 poultry layers or 5,000 broilers) - swine (10 sow level or 20 fatteners) - cattle (10 fatteners or 5 breeders) - dairy (10 milking cows) - goat (50 heads)
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Who are the small fisherfolk?
those operating fishing vessels of not more than three tons capacity; those operating fishponds of less than five hectares or fish cages of less than 400 square meters; fish workers in fishing boats, fishponds, or fish processing establishments; or Any other individuals who are engaged in small scale fish production, processing, and distribution.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Farmers/Fishers Organizations duly registered with CDA or SEC (If not yet registered, they should register while the loan applications of its members are being processed) Operating in priority areas With NASFSF members Other criteria as may be set by DA-ACPC
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA For Individual Borrowers Non-ARB small farmers and small fisherfolk Member of a service conduit or known to the service conduit (if not yet a member) Registered in the RSBSA With viable project whose net income is enough to pay the loan amortizations No outstanding loan for the same project being applied for
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ELIGIBLE PROJECTS Production, processing and trading of priority commodities of the Department of Agriculture such as, but not limited to, coconut, fishery, and high value crops, other than palay
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LOANABLE AMOUNT Based on the credit requirement of the project but not to exceed 80% of the project cost. Loan cap is P 300,000 per borrower which can finance up to three (3) various projects, simultaneously. LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES LENDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP
LOAN TENOR Based on the crop/operating/project cycle Based on estimated remaining useful life of fixed assets/ equipment acquired, but not to exceed 5 years LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES LENDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP
INTEREST RATE Fifteen percent (15%) per annum LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES LENDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP
MODE OF PAYMENT Based on cash flow of the project which can be quarterly, semi-annually or annually LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES LENDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GROUP
LOAN SECURITY Deed of Assignment of Promissory Notes Deed of Assignment of crop insurance proceeds/proceeds of market contracts Chattel mortgage on object of financing (if any)
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Basic Documentary Requirements 1. Photocopy of Registration Certificate, Articles of Cooperation/Incorporation and Constitution/By-Laws (for and to be submitted by the Service Conduit) 2. Endorsement letter from the DA designated endorser agency/unit (DA-RFU/BFAR/PCA) of eligible Service Conduit 3. Endorsement letter from Service Conduit of its members with certification that ; a) its members are non-ARBs or known to the Service Conduit (if not yet a member) and b) they have no outstanding loan with any financing institutions for the same project being applied for 4. Copy of Purchase Order/Marketing Agreement with buyers 5. Farm Plan and Budget (if applicable); 6. Business Plan (if applicable).
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