Livestock Finance
Fund the purchase of breeding stock, store cattle, sheep and other livestock without tying up the working capital your farm needs day to day. At DNA Finance we work with specialist agricultural lenders that understand the industry. We are a broker, not a lender: we handle the application by telephone and manage the process on your behalf.
What can be financed?
- Dairy and beef herd purchases and expansion
- Breeding stock and pedigree animals
- Store cattle and lambs for finishing
- Pigs and poultry stock
- Restocking after disease or a difficult season
- Livestock handling and housing equipment
Who can we help?
- Dairy, beef, sheep, pig and poultry farmers across the UK
- Owner-occupier and tenant farmers
- Farmers expanding a herd or flock
- Farmers with bad credit history or existing large debts, considered on their merits
- Businesses that need stock in place before the season starts
How much can you borrow?
£10,000 to £5 million
Livestock facilities are assessed on the trading position of the farm and the income the stock will generate, with repayments structured around sale or milk cheque timings where possible. Terms run from 3 months to 5 years.
How quickly can funding be arranged?
Initial decision typically within 24 hours
The application is a simple, quick telephone conversation. For livestock purchases an initial lending decision is typically given within 24 hours, subject to assessment. Nothing is guaranteed in advance and every application is considered on its own circumstances.
What do lenders look for?
Knowing what underwriters weigh up lets us present your case properly the first time, which means faster decisions and better terms.
- 01The type, number and value of the stock being purchased
- 02How and when the stock will generate income
- 03Farm accounts, trading history and seasonal cash-flow pattern
- 04Any subsidy, grant or contract income supporting repayments
- 05Existing borrowing and overall affordability, including larger debts
Livestock Finance questions
Get a Livestock Finance Quote
Tell us a little about your farm and requirement. We'll discuss livestock finance options with our specialist agricultural lenders and come back to you with clear terms. No obligation, no impact on your credit score.
- Specialist agricultural lenders
- Simple telephone application
- Bad credit and existing debts considered
- No obligation quote
