A COMPARISON OF NON-PRICE TERMS OF LENDING FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND FARM LOANS

This study examines differences in terms of lending for small loans among non-farm commercial banks and farm lenders of different sizes. Large farm lenders more frequently require collateral than large commercial banks, while small farm lenders require collateral less frequently than small commercial banks. In addition, there is evidence that small commercial banks require collateral more frequently than large commercial banks. There is no difference in the frequency of collateral use among farm lenders, regardless of size. The type of the collateral used, real estate vs. non-real estate, is also affected by the term of the loan for farm lenders. The longer the term of the loan, the more frequently real estate is used as collateral.