* Businesses: The RFC made loans to businesses that were struggling to stay afloat, which helped to keep people employed.
* Farmers: The RFC made loans to farmers who had been hit hard by the Great Depression, which helped them to stay on their farms.
* Homeowners: The RFC made loans to homeowners who were in danger of losing their homes, which helped to keep people in their homes.
* States and localities: The RFC made loans to states and localities that were struggling to balance their budgets, which helped to keep public services running.