We're the rural lending leader, with unique solutions to get you Closer to What Matters. Rural 1st is the tradename for Farm Credit Mid-America. NMLS 407249.

1-844-GO-RURAL
Joined May 2018
Ryan and Megan partnered with Rural 1st, using digital tools and personal support to secure a one-time close construction loan. Expert financial guidance made their rural move smooth and stress-free, from foundation to drywall. #Rural1st #ConstructionFinancing #RuralLiving
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Ryan and Megan traded city life for the great outdoors, dedicating weekends to land prep for hunting. Now they live where they play, managing their rural property year-round and embracing country living. #Rural1st #LandManagement #Hunting
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Megan and Ryan left Indianapolis for country life, discovering unexpected joy in slower mornings filled with coffee and birdwatching instead of city commutes. Proof the best moments can happen in the country. #Rural1st #GreatOutdoors
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After 3 years of consideration, Ryan and Megan traded Indianapolis for a slower rural life. Now, they enjoy beekeeping and hunting while their kids grow up outdoors. A one-time close construction loan helped them transition seamlessly to their retreat. #Rural1st
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Some seasons just make you appreciate where you live a little more. ☕ 🍂 #rural1st #fall #frontporchvibes #autumnvibes
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Rural Logic®: The best fall colors are the ones you don't have to drive to see. #rural1st #fallcolors #fallfoliage #countryside
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A night at the rodeo is more than what happens in the arena. It's tradition, community, hometown pride and people coming together. At Rural 1st®, we're proud to support the events, people and communities that make rural life what it is. 🤠 #rural1st #rodeo #ruralcommunities
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You know it's fall when __________________. We'll go first: when you start finding every excuse to spend a little more time outside. Your turn. 🍂 #itsfallyall #rural1st #autumnvibes
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A house becomes home one memory at a time. The first family dinner. The projects that took longer than expected. The traditions that emerge every year. Before long, the place you once dreamed about is filled with stories of its own. 🏠 💕 #rural1st #foreverhome #homesweethome
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The rural lifestyle can look different for everyone. But the feeling of being right where you belong? That's something we all understand. #rural1st #ruralliving #closertowhatmatters
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Harvest season has a way of reminding us that good things take time. A lot of the work happens long before you see the results. And when the season finally comes around, there's plenty to be grateful for. 🌾 🚜 #rural1st #livingrurally #seasonalgratitude
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Before the walls are painted and the furniture moves in, there are moments like this–when new construction seems full of possibility. At Rural 1st®, we know a new home project is about so much more than building a house. It's about building the life you've been dreaming up.
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When the people you serve are also your neighbors, walking alongside families as they take the next step toward the home of their dreams is even more personal. That's a privilege we'll never take for granted. #rural1st #ruralhome #community
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Getting a home loan involves big financial decisions but we know the home itself is a personal one. Our loan officers take the time to understand more than the numbers. Because the best lending relationships start with knowing the person, not just the paperwork. #rural1st
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Some things just make sense when you live rurally. More sunsets. More outside time. More familiar faces. More reasons to take the long way home. Kinda rural is just the way we like it. 🌄 #rural1st #lifeinthecountry #rurallife
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Living in the country isn’t about having everything five minutes away. It’s about having the things that matter most a little closer. Different lifestyles offer different rewards. We’re proud to help people build the one that’s right for them. #rural1st #livingrurally
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Strong communities, lasting relationships, and neighbors who know your name are part of what makes rural living so special. It's a privilege to help families find a place where those connections can grow. #liverurally #closertowhatmatters #rural1st
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Living a little farther from town isn't about getting away from everything. It's about getting Closer to What Matters®. For the families we serve here at Rural 1st®, that's a tradeoff well worth making. #lifeinthecountry #ruralliving
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When traditional lenders didn't see their vision, Chris and Jenna found a partner in Rural 1st®. Specialized expertise made having a land and construction loan a positive one. Now, the family is living their Colorado mountain dream! #Rural1st #ConstructionFinancing
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Building on bare Colorado land isn't just about the view; it’s about self-reliance. Chris and Jenna are teaching their son, Greystone, to fix tractors and make goat-milk soap. With solar power and wood heat, they turned a homesteading dream into a reality. #Rural1st
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