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  • #001 - 6 Brutal Reasons Why The Bank Rejects Your Loans
    Feb 1 2026

    Banks don’t reject good farmers, they reject bad paperwork, unclear plans, and structures that work against you. In this first episode of Dollars In The Dirt, your host Brecken reveals the 6 brutal truths behind why 73% of farm loan applications get rejected… and how to be in the 27% who secure approvals.

    You’ll discover:

    ◼️ Why messy financials kill your chances

    ◼️ How unclear goals make banks walk away

    ◼️ The hidden impact of poor business structures

    ◼️ Why timing and preparation matter more than you think

    ◼️ How to present your farm like a professional operation

    ◼️ Why banks don’t understand ag businesses without clear articulation

    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 Introduction

    00:00:31 - The Real Reasons Banks Reject Loans

    00:01:03 - Messy Paperwork

    00:02:05 - Accurate Financials

    00:02:26 - Livestock Numbers

    00:02:57 - BAS and Cashflow

    00:03:29 - Property Values

    00:04:01 - Being Organized

    00:04:43 - Clear Business Goals

    00:05:58 - Business Structure

    00:07:01 - Tax and Succession Planning

    00:08:28 - Asking the Bank to Solve Problems

    00:09:28 - No Clear Proposal

    00:11:13 - Timing and Opportunities

    00:11:55 - Bank Understanding of Your Business


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