What does the Steward loan process involve?
The Steward Borrower Process. Apply Complete the online loan application, telling us more about your business and financial needs. Approval Work with the Steward team to confirm loan terms and plan f…
Can anyone from the general public purchase loan participations from Steward?
No, not just anyone! Our lending opportunities are only right for certain people. These purchasers may be institutional buyers (such as a bank) or private buyers (such as a private equity fund). Indi…
Can I use a Steward loan to purchase land?
If you don't yet own your land, then you can still apply for a loan from Steward! Several past projects we've funded have used their loan from Steward to secure permanent land tenancy after managing…
Is lending with Steward an investment or a donation?
Niether. Investing may refer to purchasing stocks or bonds, which are "securities" and general investment vehicles in a particular company that is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission…
About Project Pages
Project pages are personalized pages to showcase your campaign on Steward's platform.. Use this space to communicate to prospective participating lenders why you are applying for a Steward loan and h…
When should I post updates about my project?
Every Steward loan is different, so there is no set rule on how often you should be sharing updates about your project. However, using the updates feature on your Project Page is a great way to keep…
Receiving a commercial loan from Steward - FAQs
What types of agriculture businesses does Steward work with? A wide range of human-scale fruit & vegetable farms, livestock (animals, poultry, eggs, etc.), seafood & aquaculture, food & textile produ…
FAQ Participated Loans - Borrowers
At Steward, we strive to offer a straightforward and compliant means for regenerative agriculture businesses to access flexible loans. We appreciate that Steward's lending model may be unfamiliar to…
FAQ Participated Loans - Lenders
At Steward, we strive to offer straightforward and compliant means for farmers & food producers to access loans. We appreciate that our lending model may be unfamiliar to many, so we've outlined answ…
What is Steward Regenerative Capital?
Steward Regenerative Capital provides short-term bridge loans to regenerative farms, ranches, fisheries and producers, giving them swift access to capital when they need it. While Steward's lending c…
