7 CFR 3550 | Handbook-1-3550 | Attachment 3-A | eForms | Income and Property Eligibility | Interest Rates
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Upcoming Certified Loan Application Packaging Trainings
Please visit 502 Loan Application Packager Training (usda502directtraining.org) for a calendar of events and registration information for trainings that are provided by approved non-Agency trainers.
Trainings
Program Overview
Pre-qualification and Application Processes
Determining Income
• Annual
• Adjusted
• Repayment
Worksheet for Computing Income & Max Loan Calculator
Credit Requirements
eForms Application Process (Video, User Guide)
Role of the Intermediary
How to Become an Intermediary
Certified Loan Application Packaging Process
Becoming a Certified Packager
Resources
Sign Up for GovDelivery (e.g. email updates for program information and Loan Packaging Express newsletters)
Intermediary Coverage Map - Revision date: 9/18/24
Intermediary MOU Template - Revision date: 7/28/21
Stacking Order Checklist (required for intermediaries) - Revision date: 3/11/24
RD State Office Contact Info
Certification on Certified Packaging Bodies - Annual Report Template
Complying with Civil Rights Requirements
Worksheet for Computing Income & Max Loan Calculator (July 12, 2024 (v.2 PR))
Packaging Fact Sheet