Unlike traditional banks or lenders, Steward is 100%-focused on financing regenerative food systems.
As a commercial lender and financing partner to projects throughout the value chain, we offer customized loan terms as well as professional expertise, both tailored to the specific needs of each project.
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“Steward has given us fresh hope that the next generation of our family will thrive on this land.”
“We would have never been able to propel our dream of building a new mill from concept to reality without Steward.”
“Without Steward, we would not have gotten off the ground.”
“Steward understands the challenges unique to agriculture in a way traditional banks never will. We couldn't have expanded without them.”
“Steward is an integral partner that enables Lil Bucks to source directly from regenerative farmers.”
Our in-house team and extensive network of experts include regenerative producers, food industry veterans, and leading business and finance professionals.
We bring the financial and project development resources to help our clients access capital, coordinating the right mix of debt, equity, grants, and economic development funding.
Each loan is uniquely tailored to each client, enabling the business to increase revenue and reach profitability sooner.
We believe in underwriting loans based on business assets and performance, not on the assets of the business owner.
As a mission-driven lender, we provide loans to projects that advance ecological regeneration and food system development.
You use regenerative and/or environmentally sustainable management practices in your production, sourcing, or supply chain. Steward also helps businesses who are committed to responsible stewardship make the transition to regenerative management.
You have at least 3 years of experience owning or managing a commercial farm, agricultural operation, or food business with established markets and sales channels. Steward offers commercial loans to registered businesses only.
You're able to demonstrate that your business has an ability to service debt from current or projected cash flows, and to produce financial statements and projections upon request.
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