USDA Financing
Experienced partners for strategic development.
The tools rural communities need to grow stronger – to construct essential facilities, to invigorate a local economy, to improve basic services – are well within reach. And we help local leaders use them wisely. The Raymond James USDA Rural Development Finance team works with communities to chart a variety of development projects, including water and environmental projects, community facilities, and business and industrial endeavors. Overall, we have managed more than 1,300 USDA projects totaling over $8 billion.
Meet Our Team View Our TransactionsFull-service Capabilities
- Underwriting
- Private placements
- Financial advisory
- Municipal advisory
Areas of Expertise
- Water and Environmental Program (WEP)
- Community Facilities Direct Loan Program
- Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program
- Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program
Borrower Type
- Healthcare
- Higher education
- Charter schools
- Infrastructure utilities
- Municipalities and other public entities
Financing The Projects That Strengthen Communities

Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV

Tift Regional Medical Center | Tifton, GA

Pikeville Medical Center | Pikeville, KY

Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC

University of Pikeville | Pikeville, KY
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