The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) is an Australian Government-backed specialist finance provider for farmers and farm-related small businesses. Our loan programs encourage the long-term strength, resilience and profitability of Australian farm businesses. Our vision is a stronger regional Australia through thriving regions. We were established under the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 (RIC Act) Our purpose is to provide loans that support the long-term strength, resilience and profitability of Australian farm businesses. Our key function is to administer farm business loans.