In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Richard Cook and Madison Durkin of Ag Lending Group, a Phoenix-based agricultural lending firm with deep roots in farming and finance. From surviving debt during the Carter-era interest rate hikes to advising distressed ranchers across the country, Richard shares the hard-earned wisdom behind the group’s mission: flexible, relationship-driven lending for real ag operations.

Madison discusses generational land transitions, the power of advisory lending, and how their firm helps clients build a future on rural land, whether they’re inheriting the family farm, launching a hobby orchard, or saving a multi-state cattle operation. Their motto, “No suits, no ties, no lies,” isn’t just a slogan; it’s a business model that favors integrity, grit, and practical know-how over polished sales pitches.

They discuss:

• How A Lending Group started from farming roots
• What differentiates their lending approach from banks and private equity
• Stories of saving struggling operations from foreclosure
• How they structure ag land loans and what flexibility really means
• The rise of inherited farmland and how it works with the next generation
• National lending reach, with clients from California to the Carolinas
• Why they only get paid if they close the deal

Whether you’re running a dairy, managing inherited land, or financing your dream orchard, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and real-world stories from the frontlines of ag lending.

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