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Compeer Financial

Sales Associate Ag Lending

Sun Prairie, WI · Hybrid

$13.50 - $18.50/hr

The primary focus of the program is sales training, with a particular emphasis on Ag Lending. The incumbent follows a comprehensive syllabus that includes modules on Sales, Crop Insurance, Credit ...

Compeer Financial

Sales Associate Ag Lending

Worthington, MN · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

The primary focus of the program is sales training, with a particular emphasis on Ag Lending and Crop and Livestock Insurance. The incumbent follows a comprehensive syllabus that includes modules on ...

Compeer Financial

Sales Associate Ag Lending

Worthington, MN · Hybrid

$14 - $19/hr

The primary focus of the program is sales training, with a particular emphasis on Ag Lending and Crop and Livestock Insurance. The incumbent follows a comprehensive syllabus that includes modules on ...

Compeer Financial

Sales Associate Ag Lending

Worthington, MN · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

The primary focus of the program is sales training, with a particular emphasis on Ag Lending and Crop and Livestock Insurance. The incumbent follows a comprehensive syllabus that includes modules on ...

AgHeritage

Ag Lending Officer

Pine Bluff, AR

The ideal lender will manage, service, and grow Ag loan and related services portfolio, as well as sell and service all products. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: * Understanding of farm business ...

NATIONAL BANK

Commercial/Ag Loan Officer

Hillsboro, IL · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

Stay informed about local and regional economic conditions, industry trends, and changes in ag and commercial lending regulations. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Agribusiness ...

NATIONAL BANK

Commercial/Ag Loan Officer

Greenville, IL · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Stay informed about local and regional economic conditions, industry trends, and changes in ag and commercial lending regulations. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Agribusiness ...

United Bank of Iowa

Ag Loan Associate

Boone, IA

As a member of the UBI team, the main focus of this position is to learn Ag Lending by assisting current Ag Loan Officers with loan servicing and maintenance. Assists with all aspects of the loan ...

United Bank of Iowa

Ag Loan Associate

Boone, IA · On-site

As a member of the UBI team, the main focus of this position is to learn Ag Lending by assisting current Ag Loan Officers with loan servicing and maintenance. Assists with all aspects of the loan ...

NATIONAL BANK

Commercial/Ag Loan Officer

Highland, IL · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

Stay informed about local and regional economic conditions, industry trends, and changes in ag and commercial lending regulations. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Agribusiness ...

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How much do ag lending jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for ag lending in the United States is $69,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,000.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is ag lending?

Ag lending, or agricultural lending, refers to the process of providing financial products and services, such as loans and credit, to farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. These loans are designed to help with purchasing land, equipment, livestock, seeds, or covering operating expenses. Ag lenders evaluate the unique risks and needs of the agriculture sector and offer customized financing solutions to support rural and agricultural development.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Ag Lending, and how can they be addressed?

Ag Lending professionals often face challenges such as fluctuating commodity prices, unpredictable weather events, and the unique financial cycles of agricultural clients. These factors can impact a borrower's ability to repay loans, making risk assessment and relationship management crucial. To address these challenges, lenders need to stay current with market trends, foster strong communication with clients, and utilize specialized risk mitigation tools like crop insurance and flexible loan structures. Collaborating closely with credit analysts and agricultural experts also helps ensure sound lending decisions and long-term client success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Agricultural (Ag) Lender, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ag Lender, you need a solid understanding of agricultural finance, credit analysis, and risk assessment, often supported by a degree in finance, agribusiness, or a related field. Familiarity with loan origination systems, financial modeling tools, and regulatory compliance platforms is typically required. Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and problem-solving skills help you connect with clients and address their unique financial needs. These skills ensure responsible lending, client satisfaction, and the long-term success of both the lender and agricultural clients.

What is the difference between Ag Lending vs Commercial Lending?

AspectAg LendingCommercial Lending
Required CredentialsTypically requires a finance or agriculture-related degree, possibly a loan officer certificationRequires a finance, business, or economics degree, often with a loan officer or banking certification
Work EnvironmentPrimarily rural or agricultural banks, credit unions, or farm credit institutionsUrban or suburban banks, credit unions, or financial institutions serving diverse industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in agricultural regions, focusing on farm and agribusiness loansUsed across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and services

Ag Lending and Commercial Lending share similarities in required credentials and work environment but differ mainly in their focus areas. Ag Lending specializes in loans for farms and agricultural businesses, often within rural financial institutions. Commercial Lending covers a broader range of industries and is more common in urban settings. Understanding these differences helps professionals and clients identify the right lending services for their needs.

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Infographic showing various Ag Lending job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,500 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Senior Loan Quality, Ag Lending

Merchants Bancorp

Richmond, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Senior Loan Quality Control, Ag Lending position will work side-by-side with the Agricultural Loan Officers to assist with quality control, organization, filing, and any other tasks that are necessary. The Senior Loan Quality Control, Ag Lending will also help with other aspects of the bank as needed.
Expected Outcomes: A successful Senior Loan Quality Control, Ag Lending will make sure all closed loans have been reviewed, files are checked for completeness, and all required documentation is accurate.
After one year as a Loan Quality Control Specialist, Ag Lending, you will be able to do the following confidently and independently...
  • Check for compliance with all established regulations and guidelines pertaining to documents required for due diligence per credit approval.
  • Review all completed loan documents to ensure all were signed by the customer.
  • Responsible for working within regulatory guidelines and bank policies that are applicable to the area this position supports.
  • Respond to any defects found on any loan review in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for a high level of confidentiality and security while handling company information; verbal and/or written documentation.
  • Responsible for the collection of documentation for various Audits conducted throughout the year. If needed, act as a liaison between the auditor and Ag. Loan personnel.
  • Monitor insurance expiration dates and obtain renewal information from customer if needed.
  • Focus on Ag Community and projecting positive image for bank with current and perspective customer base. Assist with customer requests in the absence of loan officer and be sure that customer receives a level of service that meets or exceeds expectations.
  • Assist in answering the telephone and performing general teller responsibilities as needed.
  • Perform other duties within the bank as deemed necessary by agricultural loan officers to enhance efficiency and balance workloads.
  • Facilitate and assist in any other areas of the bank that may be deemed necessary by management to assure operational soundness and project a positive perception of the bank by its present or perspective customer base.

Requirements
What we are looking for...
  • Requires a high school diploma or GED.
  • Bachelor's degree desired but not required.
  • Strong Attention to detail required.
  • Must be a self-starter and work on their own as well as a team setting.
  • Proficient knowledge or MS Word, Excel and Outlook required.
  • Agricultural Industry knowledge desired.
  • Demonstrates strong attention to detail, a team-first attitude with a strong desire to achieve long-term quality results and exhibits leadership skills among their peers.
  • Demonstrates exceptional knowledge and proficiency of Expected Outcomes.

Our Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, ESOP, 100% Tuition Assistance, 4 weeks paid time off, plus a few more.
About Merchants
Ranked as a top performing U.S. public bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Merchants Bancorp is a diversified bank holding company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana operating multiple segments, including Multi-family Mortgage Banking that offers multi-family housing and healthcare facility financing and servicing; Mortgage Warehousing that offers mortgage warehouse financing; and Banking that offers retail and correspondent residential mortgage banking, agricultural lending, and traditional community banking. Merchants Bancorp, with $18.8 billion in assets and $11.9 billion in deposits as of December 31, 2024, conducts its business primarily through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, Merchants Bank of Indiana, Merchants Capital Corp., Merchants Capital Investments, LLC, Merchants Capital Servicing, LLC, Merchants Asset Management, LLC, and Merchants Mortgage, a division of Merchants Bank of Indiana.
Merchants Bank and Merchants Capital have recently been honored with the 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces recognition, ranking 22nd nationally within the 500-999 employee category. This is the second year that Merchants has been recognized with this award. These accolades build on our strong history of workplace recognition, including being named a Best Place to Work in Indiana for seven consecutive years (2016-2022). For more information read the entire article here .

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