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Loan Origination

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Job Aid - Eligibility for the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Program

  1. 3555 Handbook (PDF)
  2. 3555 Regulation - 7 CFR 3555  (PDF)
  3. FAQ Loan Origination (PDF)
  4. Form RD 3555-21 Request for Loan Guarantee (PDF)
  5. GRH Loan Checklist - Attachment 15-A  (PDF)
  6. Manual Submission Job Aid (PDF)
  7. Income Worksheet - Attachment 9-B (PDF)
  8. Guaranteed and Annual Fee Calculation Guidance  (PDF) Calculator (Excel)
  9. Income Matrix (PDF)
  10. Refinance Matrix (PDF)
  11. Sample Worksheet for Calculating Maximum Loan (PDF)
  12. Capital Financial Requirements for Non-Regulated Lenders (PDF)