Integrate cloud-based accounting and farm forecasting software, Xero and Figured with your ASB internet banking and you’ll have a powerful new decision-making tool for you and your financial team.
Rural banking
Get a head start on achieving your rural ambitions with industry-specific tools, on-the-ground expertise and specialised lending products from ASB Rural Banking.
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Great reasons to choose us
- Get access to local rural banking experts and specialised lending products
- Stay informed with our rural economist’s latest outlook and commodities reports
- We’ll connect you with specialist industry partners like the Dairy Women’s Network
- Save time and speed up decision making by integrating ASB internet banking with Figured farm forecasting software
How can we help your business?
Starting your business
ASB Rural Banking will provide expert knowledge and financial tools to help get you started.
Growing your business
Take your rural business to the next level with financial tools to help with budgeting and forecasting and specialist lending solutions.
Managing your business
With ASB Rural Banking you can get the expert knowledge and tools you need to help achieve your rural ambitions.
Partnerships and events
Dairy Women's Network
It takes strong networks to build a strong rural sector. That’s why we’ve partnered with Dairy Women’s Network so that women in dairying can connect with each other, share knowledge and build on their financial skills.
Upcoming events
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Reports and blog
Farmshed Economics
Get the freshest farming news.
Commodities Report
View rural’s latest financial figures.
International Agri Insights
Discover global trends affecting farming.
ASB Rural Blog
Insights and advice to help rural businesses flourish.
Options to consider
Find the right rural solution for your business
Regardless of the size or stage of your business, your local ASB Rural Manager can help you with your rural ambitions.
Get started today
01. Calculate
How much do you need to borrow? Use our rural loan calculator to help decide.
02. Choose
Use our Help me choose tool to find the right loan for your requirements.
03. Consult
Discuss your plans with your local ASB Rural Manager who’ll help tailor lending to suit you.
Next steps
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