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Land loans in New York (NY) · statewide

Land loans in New York

Turnrow's lending partners finance non-owner-occupied land across New York — Finger Lakes vineyards, apple orchards and Hudson Valley farms. Up to $1.5M at up to 70% LTV, no tax returns, no financials, term sheet in 24–48 hours.

What New York land is worth in 2025

$4,300

avg farm real estate, per acre

$4,010

avg cropland, per acre

$1,950

avg pasture, per acre

+3.6%

value change, year over year

Source: USDA NASS, Land Values 2025 Summary (August 2025). US average: $4,350/acre (+4.3%). New York runs below the national average — your appraisal prices your specific tract.

Today's land loan rates in New York

Rates as of August 15, 2026

Stated income / no-doc (the program)9.25% – 11.50%
WSJ Prime (benchmark)7.00%
10-year Treasury (benchmark)4.20%

Indicative ranges for business-purpose, non-owner-occupied land loans; your rate is priced per asset and quoted on your term sheet. Not an offer to lend.

The financing math in New York

At 70% loan-to-value, here's what a down payment controls — and roughly how many average-priced New York acres that is:

Purchase priceDown (~30%)LoanInterest-only / mo*≈ acres at avg value
$250,000$75,000$175,000$1,51358 acres
$500,000$150,000$350,000$3,026120 acres
$1,000,000$300,000$700,000$6,052230 acres

*At the midpoint of today's indicative range (10.38%), interest-only. Illustration, not a quote. Run your own numbers →

The no-doc path in New York

Most New York land deals die on documentation — the bank wants two years of returns showing income the land doesn't produce yet. Our lending partners underwritethe land itself: whether the collateral is Finger Lakes vineyards or any other working ground, the checklist is the application, an appraisal, title, and a close.

A 680+ credit score qualifies the borrower; the land carries the rest. Partner lenders close to individuals, LLCs, trusts and partnerships — purchases, refinances, cash-out and bridge — and because the loan is business-purpose and asset-based, New York files move from application to term sheet in 24–48 hours.

FSA vs. Farm Credit vs. Turnrow

FSA offers subsidized rates with government paperwork, caps and timelines. Farm Credit associations underwrite your income, history and membership. Turnrow underwrites the dirt — fastest when the land is strong and the paperwork isn't. Many New York borrowers use us to win the deal, then refinance into subsidized debt later. That's fine by us.

Programs available in New York

New York land loan questions

How much down payment do I need for a land loan in New York?

Turnrow's lending partners lend up to 70% of appraised value in New York, so plan on roughly 30% down. On a $500,000 property that's about $150,000 down — with no tax returns or income documentation required.

Can I get a New York land loan without tax returns?

Yes. The stated-income program underwrites the land itself — application, appraisal, title, close. No tax returns, no P&Ls, no farm financials, for loans up to $1.5M anywhere in New York.

How is this different from Farm Credit or an FSA loan in New York?

FSA programs carry government paperwork and caps; Farm Credit associations underwrite your income and history. Turnrow's lending partners underwrite the dirt: 680+ credit and a clean appraisal is the whole checklist, which is why New York files move to a term sheet in 24–48 hours.

What is farmland worth in New York right now?

USDA's 2025 survey puts average New York farm real estate at $4,300/acre, cropland at $4,010/acre, up 3.6% year over year. Your specific tract is what the appraisal — and your loan amount — is based on.

Written & reviewed by Ryan, Principal at TurnrowLast reviewed August 15, 2026

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