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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

May
5
Tue
all-day Backflow Repair | May 5-7, 2026 @ ARWA Training Center
Backflow Repair | May 5-7, 2026 @ ARWA Training Center
May 5 – May 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. ***CLASS IS FULL – REGISTRATION[...]
all-day Basic Water Distribution | May 5... @ Creek Side Community Center
Basic Water Distribution | May 5... @ Creek Side Community Center
May 5 – May 7 all-day
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May
12
Tue
all-day Water Specialized Training | May... @ Warren Shooting Comples
Water Specialized Training | May... @ Warren Shooting Comples
May 12 – May 13 all-day
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May
13
Wed
all-day Wastewater Specialized Training ... @ Warren Shooting Comples
Wastewater Specialized Training ... @ Warren Shooting Comples
May 13 – May 14 all-day
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May
15
Fri
8:00 am Retail Water Provider Board Trai... @ ARWA Training Center
Retail Water Provider Board Trai... @ ARWA Training Center
May 15 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Arkansas Rural Water Association Act 605 of 2021 & Act 545 of 2023 Retail Water Provider Board Training (8 Hours)
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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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