No Suits, No Ties, No Lies: Financing Ag Land with Real-World Experience

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. Contact the Ag Lending Group https://www.aglendinggroup.com/   Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land https://www.nationalland.com