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CIBC Farm Operating Loan

Loan supporting day-to-day farm operating expenses
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

CIBC Farm Operating Loan provides an operating loan/overdraft limit tailored to your farm’s needs (maximum funding amount not specified) to help manage day-to-day farm expenses while minimizing interest costs. Eligible uses include purchasing feeder livestock, seed, fertilizer and feed, as well as covering repairs and maintenance, rent, and other living costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Financing of day-to-day farm operations and working capital needs.
  • Financing for seasonal farm business-cycle operating requirements.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Farm businesses (agriculture)

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase of feeder livestock.
  • Seed, fertilizer, and feed.
  • Repairs and maintenance costs.
  • Rent.
  • Other day-to-day living costs.

Additional information

  • The loan works like an overdraft linked to a CIBC Business Account, with borrowing and repayments reflected on a single monthly account statement.
  • You only borrow what you need at any given time, and the outstanding balance may fluctuate with the farm business cycle.
  • Interest is calculated daily on the end-of-day outstanding balance and charged monthly, based on a spread over the bank’s prime rate (which can change with market conditions).
  • CIBC Farm Credit Life Insurance is available as an optional protection feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about the CIBC Farm Operating Loan Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CIBC Farm Operating Loan. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the CIBC Farm Operating Loan?

CIBC Farm Operating Loan provides an operating loan/overdraft limit tailored to your farm’s needs (maximum funding amount not specified) to help manage day-to-day farm expenses while minimizing interest costs. Eligible uses include purchasing feeder livestock, seed, fertilizer and feed, as well as covering repairs and maintenance, rent, and other living costs.

Who is eligible for the CIBC Farm Operating Loan program?

To be eligible for the CIBC Farm Operating Loan program, you must: Must be a farm business needing day-to-day operating funds. Must apply through a CIBC business advisor or CIBC Banking Centre.

What expenses are eligible under CIBC Farm Operating Loan?

Financing of day-to-day farm operations and working capital needs. Financing for seasonal farm business-cycle operating requirements.

Who can I contact for more information about the CIBC Farm Operating Loan?

You can contact Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).

Where is the CIBC Farm Operating Loan available?

The CIBC Farm Operating Loan program is available across Canada.

Is the CIBC Farm Operating Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CIBC Farm Operating Loan is a Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the CIBC Farm Operating Loan?

CIBC Farm Operating Loan is funded by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)

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