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Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

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A $2.2 billion-dollar fund has been set aside for Native American and Minority farmers who applied for a farming loan of any kind before 2021 and were wrongfully denied or received bad loan terms, may be entitled to significant compensation.

  • Wrongful loan denial or rejection
  • Lower loan amount than expected
  • Higher loan rates than other local farmers
  • Less favorable loan terms
  • Special funding requirements
  • Frequent check-ins and required reporting

Some Native American farmers may receive up to $500,000 in compensation.

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