Zions Bank’s longstanding ties to farming are one of the main reasons for its involvement with the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Farmer Mac. Farmer Mac is a stock-holder owned government sponsored enterprise created by Congress in 1987 to improve the availability of long-term credit in the agricultural sector. Farmer Mac accomplishes this mission by providing secondary market qualified agricultural mortgage loans.

In 1996, Zions Bank acquired the agricultural lending division of Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. This division, located in Ames, Iowa became known as Zions Ag Finance. With experience in national agricultural real estate lending, Zions Ag Finance quickly established itself as a leading originator of Farmer Mac loans.

Zions has capitalized on its strong national relationships and continues to expand and grow its correspondent network of banks and agricultural lending professionals and is recognized at a leader in the industry. In addition to its own origination, as a contracted Central Servicer of Farmer Mac, Zions Ag Finance assists other Farmer Mac seller banks with loan closings and funding’s along with ongoing loan servicing. Zions Ag Finance has a proud history and continues as a model of consistency in an ever-changing credit world.

As a leading originator of secondary market agricultural real estate loans, Zions Ag Finance is well positioned to continue this success well into the future.

Zions First National Bank was founded in Salt Lake City in 1873 and continues its legacy of strength and stability as one of the oldest financial institutions in the Intermountain West. To bring value to individuals, small-to middle-market businesses, nonprofits, corporations and institutions, Zions Bank provides a wide range of traditional banking and innovative technology services. Through its network of 122 full-service financial centers across Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, the bank offers consumers a range of mortgage and home equity loan options, AmaZing Rewards^® credit cards, Private and Executive Banking services, and online and mobile banking.

Dedicated to supporting economic development in the communities it serves, Zions Bank is a consistent market leader in US Small Business Administration lending and is known for its local decision making. Companies can find solutions through the bank’s range of commercial loans, international banking services and award-winning Treasury Management solutions.

Zions Bank is a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ: ZION), one of the nation's premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $70 billion. Zions operates under local management teams and distinct brands in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The company is a national leader in Small Business Administration lending and public finance advisory services, and is a consistent top recipient of Greenwich Excellence awards in banking. In addition, Zions is included in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Financial 100 indices.