Agri-business financing

Capital for commercial cattle feedlot growth — Feedlot Capital

We connect commercial feedlot owners with lenders specializing in infrastructure expansion, livestock facility construction, and operational liquidity.

Inquiry is free and does not affect your credit score.

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Industry terminology
  • Backgrounding
  • Bunk management
  • Bunk space
  • Feed conversion ratio
  • Days on feed
  • Carcass merit
  • Feedlot automation
  • Manure management
  • $150K–$5M Fundable amounts
  • 24–48 hours Initial review time
  • 1 Soft inquiry pull

What business owners say

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How it works

How the money moves.

One soft check to match. One hard pull, and only from the lender you choose. That mechanism is why this is not a broker.

1
You
Submit inquiry
Complete our simple form detailing your feedlot capital requirements.
2
Us
Review criteria
We match your business needs with the right agricultural lender profiles.
3
Lender
Discuss terms
Speak directly with a lender regarding rates and repayment schedules.
4
You
Finalize funding
Sign the agreement and receive capital for your facility or equipment.

Ag-focused lenders

  • Lenders understand seasonal cycles and livestock market volatility.
  • Collateral requirements specifically tailored to feedlot assets.

Streamlined process

  • Minimal paperwork compared to traditional banking applications.
  • Automated review speeds up the time to capital availability.

Credit protection

  • Our internal inquiry process does not impact your credit score.
  • We offer complete transparency regarding lender terms and fees.
Why this exists

Why the usual lenders say no.

Your revenue is real. The problem is the form. Here is why traditional underwriting turns away healthy operators in this space, and what we do differently.

01

Variable cash flow

Banks dislike the seasonality and price swings inherent in cattle feeding.

Our partners evaluate operations based on long-term historical performance metrics.
02

Collateral type

Standard lenders often reject unique feedlot assets like feed-mixing equipment.

We specialize in lenders who recognize the value of specific agricultural equipment.
03

Project complexity

Large infrastructure expansion plans overwhelm generalist commercial loan officers.

We match you with ag-specialized underwriters familiar with construction and facility growth.
Composite scenarios

What a funded request actually looks like.

Composite illustrative scenarios, not specific borrowers. Each is built from the kinds of requests this niche routinely sees.

Illustrative Nebraska · Equipment lease
$250K–$400K

Mid-sized lot owner

Automation of feed bunks to improve feed conversion ratio efficiency.

Illustrative Kansas · Facility loan
$500K–$750K

Family-run facility

Concrete renovation and drainage system upgrades for environmental compliance.

Illustrative Texas Panhandle · Working capital
$100K–$200K

Backgrounding operator

Bridging liquidity for feed purchases during periods of low cattle prices.

Illustrative Iowa · Construction loan
$1M+

Feedlot investor

Land purchase and construction of two new pens for expansion.

How we label illustrative scenarios →

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Questions we get asked

Frequently asked.

Ag-specific lenders assess equipment value based on resale demand in the secondary livestock market, often using standardized depreciation schedules for assets like mixers and chutes, with funding frequently covering 75% to 85% of appraised equipment value.