Land loans in Wisconsin (WI) · statewide
Land loans in Wisconsin
Turnrow's lending partners finance non-owner-occupied land across Wisconsin — dairy ground, cranberry marshes, ginseng and corn-soybean acreage. Up to $1.5M at up to 70% LTV, no tax returns, no financials, term sheet in 24–48 hours.
What Wisconsin land is worth in 2025
$6,420
avg farm real estate, per acre
$7,250
avg cropland, per acre
$3,300
avg pasture, per acre
+4.9%
value change, year over year
Source: USDA NASS, Land Values 2025 Summary (August 2025). US average: $4,350/acre (+4.3%). Wisconsin runs above the national average — your appraisal prices your specific tract.
Today's land loan rates in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
At 70% loan-to-value, here's what a down payment controls — and roughly how many average-priced Wisconsin acres that is:
| Purchase price | Down (~30%) | Loan | Interest-only / mo* | ≈ acres at avg value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $75,000 | $175,000 | $1,513 | 39 acres |
| $500,000 | $150,000 | $350,000 | $3,026 | 78 acres |
| $1,000,000 | $300,000 | $700,000 | $6,052 | 160 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 Wisconsin
Most Wisconsin 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 dairy ground 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, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin borrowers use us to win the deal, then refinance into subsidized debt later. That's fine by us.
Programs available in Wisconsin
- Vineyard Financing
- Winery Financing
- Farm Land Loans
- Ranch Financing
- Orchard & Grove Financing
- Agricultural Bridge Loans
- Raw & Transitional Land
- Investment Farm Loans
Wisconsin land loan questions
How much down payment do I need for a land loan in Wisconsin?
Turnrow's lending partners lend up to 70% of appraised value in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
How is this different from Farm Credit or an FSA loan in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin files move to a term sheet in 24–48 hours.
What is farmland worth in Wisconsin right now?
USDA's 2025 survey puts average Wisconsin farm real estate at $6,420/acre, cropland at $7,250/acre, up 4.9% 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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