Loans for Timber Production Facilities
Explore USDA-backed loans to finance timber production projects with Ready Capital.
Secure the Funding to Grow Timber Businesses
The timber industry plays a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, creating jobs, and driving rural economies. Whether operating a sawmill, producing wood pallets, manufacturing wooden furniture, or developing innovative wood-based products, accessing the right financing is the key to success.
Ready Capital specializes in connecting timber businesses with tailored financing options, including USDA Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loans (TPEP).
USDA Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP)
The USDA TPEP program provides guaranteed loans for businesses engaged in timber production and processing. This initiative is designed to support projects that use ecosystem restoration by-products, such as materials removed to mitigate wildfire risks or address insect infestations.
Whether expanding an existing sawmill, reopening a shuttered facility, or investing in innovative wood processing technologies, timber production loans offer the financial backing needed to bring these projects to life.
We Support Eligible Businesses and Projects
The TPEP program is a perfect fit for rural businesses or projects based in areas where ecosystem restoration is a priority. Eligible industries include:
- Sawmills and wood processing facilities looking to expand or retrofit operations.
- Wood product manufacturers that produce items like furniture, flooring, or construction materials.
- Businesses focused on biomass and small-diameter materials, including biochar production.
- Companies that create timber-based innovations, such as mass timber for construction or specialty wood stoves.
A project could qualify for this program if it sources raw materials from federal or Tribal lands designated as high or very high priority for ecological restoration.
Navigate the Loan Application Process with Ready Capital
As a top USDA lender, Ready Capital knows the ins and outs of timber production loans. In less than 15 minutes, we can determine a business’s qualification and start the application process.
How Ready Capital Helps Secure Financing
Ready Capital’s flexible financing options are ideal for nearly any type of project, but they are especially beneficial for the following purposes:
A Track Record of Success
Ready Capital has a long history of supporting rural businesses across various industries. We understand the specific needs of timber-related projects and are committed to finding the best financing opportunities.
Customized Financial Strategies
Every business is unique, and we tailor our services to match borrower goals. Whether a small sawmill looking to scale up or a larger operation exploring innovative timber applications, we’ll create a financing strategy that fits its needs.
Industry Knowledge and Partnerships
Our connections with USDA-approved lenders and deep understanding of TPEP loan requirements make us an invaluable partner.
Long-Term Commitment
At Ready Capital, we believe in building lasting relationships. We help secure funding and remain a trusted resource for businesses as they grow and evolve.
Take the Next Step Today
Access to the right financing can transform timber businesses and help make a lasting impact on rural communities and forest ecosystems.
Schedule a consultation with Ready Capital today to explore financing options and learn how USDA Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loans can benefit timber production businesses.
Get To Know Our Team
With decades of combined experience structuring and closing government loans, our team can provide unrivaled support during the application process. Meet the professionals who help fuel rural and small manufacturing businesses across the nation.