Are you curious about the intricacies of agricultural lending and the role of a cooperative lender? Well, buckle in for an insightful conversation with our guest, Kyle Yancey, the President and CEO of River Valley AgCredit. Kyle unravels the complex world of ag lending, highlighting the differences between the ag cooperative system and commercial banks, and how his organization has tailored their services to fit various scenarios, including home loans without farm income. 

We then journey behind the scenes of River Valley AgCredit's loan process, revealing the power of the cooperative lender's unique decision-making prowess in providing quick loan closures. Kyle underscores the influential role of relationships, market acumen, and predictive abilities in the loan approval process, providing a context-rich understanding of the world of agricultural finance. Adding to this, we also delve deep into the funding dynamics and loan rates, discussing how the cooperative lender maintains consistent rates while remaining competitive.