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Financial Services

Finance Programs

The Arkansas Rural Water Association has partnered with Rural Water Finance Agency to help our member utilities with their short-term and long-term financial needs. All costs are included in loan payments.

  • Interim Finance Program
    Loans for construction projects with USDA-RD long term financing takeouts.
  • Flexible Term Finance Program
    Loans for any eligible utility project with flexible terms (1 to 35 years), low interest rates, and a AA-rating (AAA with insurance).

Rural Water Finance Agency (RWFA) has offered low-cost financing to its members since 1995. With this partnership, ARWA can provide interim construction loans in conjunction with USDA Rural Development projects through our Interim Finance Program. Other short- and long-term financing options for almost any capital project that a utility member my need can be met through the Flexible Term Finance Program.

Our program partners are:

  • Raymond James (Financial Advisor)
  • Rubin & Hays, Attorneys (Bond Counsel)
  • Regions Bank (Trustee)

Arkansas Rural Water Association has long been known for providing high quality technical assistance and training to its water and wastewater utility membership. But did you know that ARWA also offers outstanding levels of assistance to its members financial and management needs?

Give us a call today to discuss any specifics you may have regarding the topics below.

Next Training/Events

Apr
6
Mon
all-day Class II Wastewater | April 6-9,... @ Elm Grove Community Center
Class II Wastewater | April 6-9,... @ Elm Grove Community Center
Apr 6 – Apr 9 all-day
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Apr
7
Tue
all-day Backflow Tester Re-Certification... @ ARWA Training Center
Backflow Tester Re-Certification... @ ARWA Training Center
Apr 7 all-day
Arkansas Rural Water is approved by the Arkansas Department of Health to offer training courses for persons wishing to be certified in backflow prevention and cross-connection. Class fees are non-refundable.
Apr
8
Wed
all-day Hydrants Control Valves Leak Det... @ ARWA Training Center
Hydrants Control Valves Leak Det... @ ARWA Training Center
Apr 8 all-day
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Apr
13
Mon
all-day Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
Apr 13 – Apr 17 all-day
Arkansas Rural Water is approved by the Arkansas Department of Health to offer training courses for persons wishing to be certified in backflow prevention and cross-connection. Class fees are non-refundable. ***CLASS IS FULL – REGISTRATION[...]
Apr
14
Tue
all-day Intermediate Water Treatment | A... @ Amity Water Plant
Intermediate Water Treatment | A... @ Amity Water Plant
Apr 14 – Apr 16 all-day
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ARWA Headquarters

240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke, AR 72086-8156
Tel: (501) 676-2255
Fax: (501) 676-2266

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P.O. Box 860
Lonoke, AR 72086

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