How to fill out the AgDirect Application form
- Enter applicant information: Fill in the entity type (individual, partnership, or corporation), legal name, tax ID number, and contact details in Section 1.
- Describe the equipment: List the machinery type, model year, and the purchase, lease, or refinance amount in the asset section.
- Provide financial data: Include gross farm income, net non-farm income, and any existing debt obligations. Accurate figures reduce processing delays.
- Choose the financing type: Select purchase, lease, or refinance, then specify the requested credit term and amount.
- Sign and submit: Review all entries, sign the certification section, and deliver the form to your AgDirect dealer or lender.
Who should use this form?
This form is required for any AgDirect financing application on farm equipment. Eligible applicants include individual farmers, joint applicants, partnerships, corporations, and farm-related service businesses. For other financial documents, see our business credit application template, our loan agreement templates, or the financial assistance application form.
Common questions about Form 8437
What is Form 8437? Form 8437 is the official AgDirect Application form for agricultural equipment financing. AgDirect is a Farm Credit Services of America product available through participating equipment dealers.
What equipment qualifies? Tractors, combines, sprayers, planters, irrigation equipment, and other farm machinery qualify. Both new and used equipment may be eligible based on the financing type selected.
How long does approval take? Most AgDirect financing decisions are made within 1 to 2 business days after a complete application is submitted.
