MetLife Originates Close to $3 Billion in Agricultural Mortgages

MetLife’s history in the agricultural mortgage industry, as well as in risk management and long-term investment, enables it seek out opportunities in both the U.S. and abroad ranging from the straight-forward to the intricate. Over the past year, for example, MetLife expanded its lending activities in Brazil and they plan on opening a regional office in Sao Paulo within the next year. MetLife is also looking into timber opportunities in both Australia and New Zealand.

“Our mortgage production demonstrates our expertise in providing borrowers with a reliable and trusted source of financing for the long-term growth and success of their business. At the same time, with the transactions we’ve completed this year, we have continued to further strengthen our high-quality portfolio of agricultural mortgages,” said Robert Merck, senior managing director and head of global agricultural investments for MetLife.