CFC (NRUC) adds $450M FFB loan and reshapes note agent group

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National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation closed a new $450 million Series W committed loan facility with the U.S. Treasury’s Federal Financing Bank, guaranteed by the United States of America through the Rural Utilities Service. CFC may borrow under this facility until July 15, 2030, with each advance maturing up to 30 years from its date.

Interest on these advances will be set at a spread over comparable Treasury bonds, at 42.5 basis points for maturities of 10 years or less and 55 basis points for longer maturities. This commitment raises CFC’s total funding available under Federal Financing Bank committed loan facilities to $1.8 billion, to support loans and refinancing for eligible utility infrastructure under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.

CFC also amended its Agency Agreement for Medium-Term Notes, Series D, removing Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. as an agent and adding BMO Capital Markets Corp., FNB America Securities LLC, Huntington Securities, Inc. and M&T Securities Inc. as agents.

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CFC adds $450M long-term federal funding and refreshes note distribution agents.

CFC obtained a new $450 million Series W committed loan facility from the Federal Financing Bank, guaranteed by the United States of America. Borrowing is permitted until July 15, 2030, with each advance maturing up to 30 years, providing long-dated, government-guaranteed funding capacity.

Pricing is defined as a spread over comparable Treasury bonds, at 42.5 basis points for terms of 10 years or less and 55 basis points for longer maturities. This increases total committed FFB facilities to $1.8 billion, expanding CFC’s access to federally backed capital for eligible utility infrastructure lending and refinancing.

The company also updated its Medium-Term Notes, Series D distribution syndicate by removing Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. and adding four agents. This refreshes the selling group for ongoing note issuance, while future activity under the agreement will depend on market conditions and company funding choices disclosed in subsequent filings.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2026

NATIONAL RURAL UTILITIES COOPERATIVE FINANCE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

District of Columbia (state or other jurisdiction of
incorporation) 1-7102 (Commission File Number) 52-0891669 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

20701 Cooperative Way Dulles, VA		20166-6691
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 467-1800

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
7.35% Collateral Trust Bonds, due 2026	NRUC 26	New York Stock Exchange
5.50% Subordinated Notes, due 2064	NRUC	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On January 29, 2026, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (“CFC”) closed on a $450 million Series W committed loan facility from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Federal Financing Bank (“FFB”) guaranteed by the United States of America, acting through the Rural Utilities Service. Under this Series W facility, CFC is able to borrow any time before July 15, 2030, with each advance having a final maturity not longer than 30 years from the advance date.  Interest rates, including all fees (30 basis points of which are used to support the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program), will be at a spread over comparable maturity Treasury Bonds as follows:

10 years or less               42.5 basis points

Greater than 10 years        55 basis points

This new commitment increases total funding available to CFC under committed loan facilities from the FFB to $1,800 million. The proceeds of the guaranteed loans are to be used by CFC to make loans for any utility infrastructure purpose eligible under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, or to refinance bonds or notes issued for such purposes.

The foregoing description is a summary and is qualified in its entirely by reference to the agreements themselves, which will be filed as exhibits to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026. 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 28, 2026, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Agency Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2023 (the “Agency Agreement”), by and among the Company and RBC Capital Markets, LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., FNB America Securities LLC, Huntington Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., M&T Securities Inc., PNC Capital Markets LLC, Regions Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as agents (the “Amendment”), relating to the offer and sale by the Company, from time to time, of an unlimited aggregate principal amount of its Medium-Term Notes, Series D. The Amendment removes Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. as an agent and adds BMO Capital Markets Corp., FNB America Securities LLC, Huntington Securities, Inc. and M&T Securities Inc. as agents under the Agency Agreement.

A copy of the Amendment is filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the description of the material terms of the Amendment in this Item 8.01 is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amendment, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)        The following exhibit is filed as part of this report.

Exhibit No.		Description
1.1		Amendment No. 1 dated as of January 28, 2026, by and among the Company and RBC Capital Markets, LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., FNB America Securities LLC, Huntington Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., M&T Securities Inc., PNC Capital Markets LLC, Regions Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as agents.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	NATIONAL RURAL UTILITIES COOPERATIVE FINANCE CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Yu Ling Wang
		Yu Ling Wang
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: January 30, 2026

FAQ

What new loan facility did NRUC secure from the Federal Financing Bank?

NRUC obtained a new Series W committed loan facility for $450 million from the U.S. Treasury’s Federal Financing Bank, guaranteed by the United States of America through the Rural Utilities Service, to support eligible utility infrastructure lending and related refinancing activities.

How long can NRUC borrow under the new Series W committed loan facility?

NRUC may borrow under the Series W committed loan facility at any time before July 15, 2030. Each advance taken under this facility can have a final maturity of up to 30 years from its individual advance date, providing long-term funding flexibility.

What interest spread will NRUC pay on advances under the Series W facility?

Interest rates on advances will be set at a spread over comparable Treasury bonds. For maturities of 10 years or less, the spread is 42.5 basis points, and for maturities greater than 10 years, the spread is 55 basis points, including applicable fees.

How much total committed funding does NRUC now have from the Federal Financing Bank?

Following the new Series W commitment, NRUC’s total funding available under committed loan facilities from the Federal Financing Bank is $1.8 billion. This expanded capacity supports loans and refinancing for utility infrastructure purposes eligible under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.

What will NRUC use the proceeds of the guaranteed Federal Financing Bank loans for?

The proceeds of the guaranteed loans are to be used by NRUC to make loans for any utility infrastructure purpose eligible under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, or to refinance bonds or notes originally issued for such eligible infrastructure purposes.

What changes did NRUC make to its Medium-Term Notes, Series D Agency Agreement?

NRUC entered Amendment No. 1 to its Agency Agreement for Medium-Term Notes, Series D, removing Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. as an agent and adding BMO Capital Markets Corp., FNB America Securities LLC, Huntington Securities, Inc. and M&T Securities Inc. to the group of distribution agents.