Jump Start program

Applicants must submit:
1. a completed application form;
2. a full Business Plan;
3. Cheque for Service Fee – Required for New Clients to the Board or Repeat Applications;
4. a summary of their education, training, work and farm experience, and a description of your current farm program and marketing program, if New Clients to Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board;
5. Void Cheque and EFT form to authorize payments by Pre-Authorized Debit (page 5 of Loan Application);
6. Completed Group Life Insurance Application Form for at least one applicant (contact your local office for application forms), or written confirmation of Life Insurance through a private policy assigned to the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board.
7. Quota Information Declaration Form if applicable.
8. Specific information for each business type, as following:
a) Sole Proprietor: Last 3 years Income Tax Return & Statement of Net Worth and/or 3 years’ financial statements.
b) Joint Tenants (Spouses): Last 3 years Income Tax Return & Statement of Net Worth for each individual and/or 3 years’ financial statements.
c) Partnership: Last 3 years Income Tax Return & Statement of Net Worth for each individual and/or 3 years’ financial statements. AND Signed Copy of a Legal Partnership Agreement.
d) Incorporated Business:
i) Last 3 years, accountant prepared business financial statements.
ii) Copy of Company’s Borrowing Resolution Certified by the Registry of Joint Stocks.
iii) Copy of Signed Shareholders Agreement.
iv) Completed Company Shareholder Information Summary Form.
9. A copy of the Notice of Assessment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency;
10. Copy of two pieces of current government photo ID (birth certificate, driver’s license, etc.).

Additional documentation in case of Real Estate Purchase:
1. Signed Agreement of Purchase and Sale;
2. Quota Exchange Results (Dairy Quota);
3. Authorization for transfer of quota;
4. Written confirmation of Property Insurance coverage with the NSFLB as the named loss payable, at time of closing.

Additional documentation in case of Deferral Options:
1. Other documentation to be provided at the application stage:
a) Itemized Costs and
b) Plans / Drawings.
2. Other documentation to be provided prior to disbursement of funds:
a) Evidence of costs (invoices or receipts),
b) Copy of Building permit,
c) Location Certificate.
3. Written confirmation of Property Insurance coverage with the NSFLB as the named loss payable.

Applications are processed on the basis of a security appraisal, an assessment of the farming program and a review of the completed application form.