Secures $450M Committed Loan Facility from U.S. Treasury's FFB, Boosting Total Funding to $1.8B

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National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation secured a new $450 million committed loan facility from the U.S. Treasury's Federal Financing Bank, significantly expanding its long-term funding capacity for utility infrastructure loans.

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• Secured $450M Loan Facility

  Closed on a $450 million Series W committed loan facility from the U.S. Treasury Department's Federal Financing Bank (FFB), guaranteed by the Rural Utilities Service.

• Expanded Funding Capacity

  This new facility increases CFC's total committed loan facilities from the FFB to $1.8 billion, providing substantial long-term capital access.

• Favorable Loan Terms

  The facility offers long-term borrowing (up to 30 years maturity) at attractive interest rates, set at a spread over comparable Treasury Bonds.

• Purpose of Funds

  Proceeds will be used to make loans for utility infrastructure purposes or to refinance existing bonds or notes for such purposes.

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This 8-K filing reports a highly significant financing event for National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. The company secured a new $450 million Series W committed loan facility from the U.S. Treasury Department's Federal Financing Bank, guaranteed by the Rural Utilities Service. This facility, which allows borrowing until 2030 with maturities up to 30 years at favorable rates (spread over Treasury Bonds), increases CFC's total committed FFB funding to $1.8 billion. This substantial access to long-term, government-backed capital is crucial for a finance corporation, enabling it to continue making loans for utility infrastructure purposes and refinancing existing obligations. Additionally, the company amended its Medium-Term Notes Agency Agreement, adding new agents and removing one, which is a routine administrative update to its ongoing capital markets program.