FORM RD 2006-46 (Rev. 01-98)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MANUAL ISSUE No.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT WSAL PN 471
Washington, D.C 20250 DATE
September 3, 2014
PROCEDURE NOTICE
RD MANUAL CHANGES
INSERT RD
440.1
(WSAL)
INTEREST RATES, AMORTIZATION, GUARANTEE FEE, ANNUAL CHARGE, AND FIXED PERIOD.
Exhibit B is partially revised to update various program rates and the Treasury
Judgement Rate effective February 1, 2014.
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Exhibit B: Pages 1 & 2 (Rev 61).
Exhibit B:
Pages 1 & 2 (Rev 62).
INSERT
RD INS 1942-G
(WSAL)
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS AND TELEVISION DEMONSTRATION GRANTS. This
Instruction is partially revised to clarify the meaning of private business,
particularly as it relates to dealing with Native American Tribes and
eligibility with respect to Credit Unions under the Rural Business Enterprise
Grant Program.
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Table of Contents: Pages 1 & 2; Table of Contents:
Pages 1 & 2
revised;
Pages 1 & 2 (Rev 3), 3 & 4 (Rev 1),
Pages 1 &
2 (Rev 4), 2A thru 2D added,
7 & 8 (Rev 1), 8A (Rev 1),
3 & 4
(Rev 2), 4A thru 4C added,
10A added, 11 & 12, 15 & 16,
7 & 8
(Rev 2), 8A (Rev 2), 10A (Rev 1),
Attachment 1: Pages 1 & 2 (Rev 1),
11 & 12
(Rev 1), 15 & 16 (Rev 1),
8A added, 13 & 14 (Rev 1),
16A thru
16C added;
15 & 16 (Rev 1), 17 & 18 (Rev 1), Attachment 1:
Pages 1
& 2 (Rev 2),
19 & 20 (Rev 1).
2A
added, 8A (Rev 1), 13 & 14 (Rev 2),
15 & 16
(Rev 2), 16A thru 16E added,
17 & 18
(Rev 2), 18A & 18B added,
19 & 20
(Rev 2),
20A &
20B added 09-03-14.
INSERT RD INS
2045-Y
(WSAL)
APPROVAL AND REPORT OF TRAVEL FUNDS RECEIVED FROM NON-FEDERAL SOURCES dated
09-14. This Instruction provides procedures to all Rural Development employees
for accepting the gift of travel expenses from non-Federal sources and how to
obtain the correct form that is required to be used.
31 U.S.C. 1353, “Acceptance of Non-Federal Travel Funds and as implemented in 41
CFR 304-1, governs the acceptance of payment for travel, subsistence, and
related expenses from a non-Federal source in connection with the attendance of
an employee and/or accompanying spouse at certain meetings or similar functions.
INSERT
Pages 1 through 5 dated 09-03-14.
INSERT RD INS 4279-B
(WSAL)
Business and
Industry Loans.
This Instruction is partially revised to
add some administrative language with regard to local foods, charitable
organizations, collateral, and appraisals; and
Appendix E is partially revised to be in line with collateral requirements of
the Instruction.
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Table of Contents: Table of Contents:
Pages 1 & 2 (Rev 3);
Pages 1 & 2 (Rev
4);
Pages 8A & 8B (Rev 1),
Pages 8A
& 8B (Rev 2),
8C & 8D (Rev 1), 8E & 8F (Rev 1),
8C & 8D
(Rev 2), 8E & 8F (Rev 2),
8G added, 9 & 10 (Rev 3),
8G (Rev
1), 9 & 10 (Rev 4),
13 & 14 (Rev 2),
13 & 14
(Rev 3),
14A & 14B (Rev 1), 17 & 18 (Rev 4),
14A &
14B (Rev 2), 17 & 18 (Rev 5),
18A (Rev 1) & 18B added; and
18A (Rev
2) & 18B (Rev 1); and
Appendix E: Pages 3 & 4, 5 & 6. Appendix E:
Pages 3
& 4 (Rev 1) and
5 & 6
(Rev 1).
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RD INS 4287-B
(WSAL)
SERVICING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GUARANTEED LOANS. This Instruction is
partially revised as follows:
Table of Contents is partially revised to Add Appendix G (Sample Letter to
Lenders).
To Add Appendix G (Sample Letters to Lenders) - Loan servicing is intended to be
preventive rather than curative. Prompt follow-up on delinquent accounts and
early recognition of and pursuing a solution to potential problems are keys to
resolving many problem accounts. The lender should be immediately notified in
writing when the Agency suspects noncompliance with the legal instruments
governing the loan.
Possible Negligent Servicing (Sample letter) -The purpose of the letter is to
advise lender that USDA Rural Development is concerned with a particular
action(s) in connection with the borrower’s loan, which may be considered
negligent servicing.
Determination of Negligent Servicing (Sample letter) - The purpose of the letter
is to advise lenders that Rural Development has made a determination of
negligent servicing in connection with the borrower loan.
Decision to Liquidate (Sample letter) - The purpose of the letter is to respond
to the lender’s letter requesting the Agency’s concurrence with the decision to
liquidate the loan, which includes a list of what must be included with
liquidation plan.
Approval of Liquidation Plan (Sample letter) - The purpose of the letter is to
respond with the lender’s proposed liquation plan for borrower. The letter will
advise the lender that the Agency has reviewed the proposed plan in accordance
with RD Instruction 4287-B, section 4287.157(d), and either concur or do not
concur.
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Table of Contents: Page 3. Table of Contents:
Pages 3
(Rev 1);
Appendix
G added 09-03-14.
RD HANDBOOK CHANGES
INSERT
RD HB *
(WSAL)
In the following Handbooks, Appendix 6 is partially revised to include the
2013, interest rate for the
Above-Moderate Single Family Housing non-programs.
* Number Title
HB-1-3550 DIRECT SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING LOANS AND GRANTS FIELD OFFICE
HANDBOOK.
HB-2-3550 DIRECT SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING LOANS AND GRANTS CENTRALIZED
SERVICING CENTER HANDBOOK.
Appendix 1:
3550.68(c)(2), is partially revised to include the sentence “In leveraging
situations, the equivalent interest rate will be used” which further explains
the current procedures used when determining payment assistance method 1
calculations. In addition, revisions were also made for clarifications purposes
to the chart used to determine the equivalent interest rate and in verbiage used
in the initial paragraph explaining Payment Assistance Method 1, which published
in the Federal Register on May 20, 2014.
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Appendix 1: Pages 41 & 42. Appendix 1:
Pages 41 & 42 revised; and
Appendix 6: Pages 3 & 4. Appendix 6:
Pages 3 & 4 revised 09-03-14.
NO SPECIAL PROCEDURE NOTICES RELEASED.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICES RELEASED:
(See AN Checklist.)
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