Regional Investment Corporation (RIC)

RIC Drought Hardship Loan

Upcoming

Amount

$0 – $250,000

Type

loan

Source

federal

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Eligibility

Primary producers who have been drought-affected for more than 24 months. Short-term loan with 2-year repayment deferral. Announced December 2025.

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Apply online at ric.gov.au when open.

Required documents

Evidence of 24+ months drought impactfinancial statements

Interest Rate

5.18%

Loan Term

5 years

Interest-only Period

2 years

Upcoming — Announced Dec 2025

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