Tejon Ranch Co. said Monday it had closed on a new $160-million unsecured revolving credit facility with AgWest Farm Credit. Initially, the real estate development and agribusiness company will use the new financing source to pay off a term loan, as well as replace its existing $45-million secured revolving line of credit with Bank of America.

“In securing this $160-million credit facility with AgWest, a financing source available to us thanks to the Company’s agricultural heritage and continued ranching and farming operations, we have established an important foundation for future growth,” said Gregory S. Bielli, president and CEO of Tejon Ranch Co. “We now have an efficient, significant source of capital, at favorable terms, which will allow us to continue the momentum we’ve seen over the last several years.”

The new credit facility will be available for funding future construction projects, farming and ranching operations and general corporate purposes. AgWest Farm Credit, PCA is the sole lead arranger and administrative agent. Nate Weyer, managing director with Franklin Street Capital, served as sole advisor to Tejon Ranch.