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Jump Start program

by Maurice | February 6, 2023

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Loan


Description:

The Jump Start program provides beginning Nova Scotia commercial farmers both the classic Farm mortgage for the purchase of real estate and the Deferral Options packages that may be needed to support any operating requirements. 

Comments on Funding:

The applicant will pay interest and other fees, if applicable.
This program can be combined with the Provincial FarmNext plan.
The Jump Start is typically secured by real property, livestock, quota, equipment and applicable guarantees. Loan to Value not to exceed 90%.


When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be beginning commercial farmers.

Application Steps:

Applicant must:

1

Applicants must complete the application form on their own, or call for a loan officer to assist or review it with them.

2

Applications are processed on the basis of a security appraisal, an assessment of the farming program and a review of the completed application form.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    a completed application form;
  2. 2
    a full Business Plan;
  3. 3
    Cheque for Service Fee – Required for New Clients to the Board or Repeat Applications;
  4. 4
    a summary of their education, training, work and farm experience, and a description of your current farm program and marketing program, if New Clients to Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board;
  5. 5
    Void Cheque and EFT form to authorize payments by Pre-Authorized Debit (page 5 of Loan Application);
  6. 6
    Completed Group Life Insurance Application Form for at least one applicant (contact your local office for application forms), or written confirmation of Life Insurance through a private policy assigned to the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board.
  7. 7
    Quota Information Declaration Form if applicable.
  8. 8
    Specific information for each business type, as following:
  • Sole Proprietor: Last 3 years Income Tax Return & Statement of Net Worth and/or 3 years’ financial statements.
  • Joint Tenants (Spouses): Last 3 years Income Tax Return & Statement of Net Worth for each individual and/or 3 years’ financial statements.
  • Partnership: Last 3 years Income Tax Return & Statement of Net Worth for each individual and/or 3 years’ financial statements. AND Signed Copy of a Legal Partnership Agreement.
  • Incorporated Business: 
  • Last 3 years, accountant prepared business financial statements.
  • Copy of Company’s Borrowing Resolution Certified by the Registry of Joint Stocks.
  • Copy of Signed Shareholders Agreement.
  • Completed Company Shareholder Information Summary Form.

Additional documentation in case of Real Estate Purchase:

  1. 1
    Signed Agreement of Purchase and Sale;
  2. 2
    Quota Exchange Results (Dairy Quota);
  3. 3
    Authorization for transfer of quota;
  4. 4
    Written confirmation of Property Insurance coverage with the NSFLB as the named loss payable, at time of closing.

Additional documentation in case of Deferral Options:

  1. 1
    Other documentation to be provided at the application stage: 
  • Itemized Costs and
  • Plans / Drawings. 
  1. 2
    Other documentation to be provided prior to disbursement of funds:
  • Evidence of costs (invoices or receipts),
  • Copy of Building permit,
  • Location Certificate. 
  1. 3
    Written confirmation of Property Insurance coverage with the NSFLB as the named loss payable.

Applications are processed on the basis of a security appraisal, an assessment of the farming program and a review of the completed application form.

Other Things to Note:

No other details available.

Program Contact:

Jump Start Program | Lending Products | Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board

How to Apply | Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board

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Nova Scotia Small Business: Complete Guide for Entrepreneurs
How to Start a Business in Nova Scotia (2023): Step-by-Step Guide for New Entrepreneurs
Incorporating a Business in Nova Scotia: Step-by-Step Guide for New Entrepreneurs
How to Register a Business in Nova Scotia: Step-by-Step Guide for New Entrepreneurs

About Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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