USDA GUS TRAINING

How to Become a GUS Lender and Set Up Users
Training Objectives:

• Understand the steps the lender needs to take to access GUS.

• Two ways to participate in the USDA Guaranteed Loan Program using GUS – Approved 

Lender or Lender Agent (Broker).

• Get familiar with the USDA LINC Training and Resources site.

• Setting up an e-Authentication account.

• Understand important forms necessary to complete for approval and for future 

updates.

• Understanding the role of the Security Administrator.
Gaining Access to GUS for USDA Approved Lenders

USDA Approved Lenders

• Maintain USDA Approved Lender status.

• Complete GUS required training.

• Activate an e-Authentication ID and password for Security Administrators.

• Complete GUS approval paperwork.

• Receive approval from USDA.
Gaining Access to GUS for Third Party Originators and Brokers

Third Party Originators and Brokers

• Work with an approved USDA lender as an Agent.

• Activate an e-Authentication ID and password.

• Provide USDA Approved Lender with e-Auth ID and lender agent tax id.

• USDA approved lender will set lender agent up in GUS to originate loans.
GUS Training

GUS training must be completed by all required parties who will be accessing GUS 

before the GUS lender application is submitted to USDA for review. 

• Log onto the USDA LINC Training and Resource Library webpage 

https://rd.usda.gov/page/usda-linc-training-resource-library. 

• Scroll down to the Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS) section.

• Under “Training” there will be GUS training modules for review.

• Security Administrators and Users with Final Underwriting Submission privileges 

are also required to complete the GUS trainings.
USDA LINC: Training and Resource Library

USDA LINC: Training and Resource Library

https://rd.usda.gov/page/usda-linc-training-resource-library
Setting Up an e-Authentication Account for Security Administrators

Setting Up an e-Authentication Account

• Step 1: Log onto the e-Authentication website https://www.eauth.usda.gov/

• Step 2: Utilize the “SFHGLP System Access and Security Guide” to view 

step by step instructions on setting up the e-Authentication account. 

• This can be found under the Security section of the USDA LINC Training & 

Resources webpage. 

• Step 3: Register for LEVEL ONE access. GUS only requires a LEVEL ONE 

access. Complete all of the required data fields. You can create your own 

unique e-Auth ID and password. All passwords remain in the possession of 

the e-Auth account holder.

• Step 4: An activation email will be sent to you typically within 24 

hours. There is a link in the email that must be selected in order to activate 

the e-Auth ID.
e-Authentication Tips

E-Authentication Tips:

1. One e-Authentication account per user.

2. Do NOT share an e-Authentication account with another user.

3. Keep passwords protected and do not share them with other USDA lenders or 

USDA employees.

4. Make sure to complete activation within 7 days or receipt of activation email.
GUS User Agreement 

• The GUS User Agreement is located within the Gaining Access to 

GUS Fillable Forms link in the GUS training section.

• Only approved USDA lenders can apply for GUS access.

• The form is 8 pages; Read all pages and fill out form and email to 

the address listed on the form.
USDA Review and Approval

USDA Review and Approval

• USDA will email the Security Administrators on the GUS User Agreement 

when approval is granted or if additional is needed.

• Security Administrators may log into GUS.

• Employees may provide activated e-Authorization ID’s to Security 

Administrators.

• Security Administrators may grant employee access.

• Utilize the SFHGLP System Access and Security Guide as a reference.
GUS Approval!

If your complete GUS application loan package has been approved by USDA, you can now originate 

guaranteed loans through USDA’s own Guaranteed Underwriting System! Welcome to GUS!!
Security Administrator Role

Security Administrator Role

• In the SFHGLP System Access and Security Guide, there are step by step 

directions for a System Administrator to enter the Authorization screen and 

set up employees and agents.

• Approved lenders cannot add or delete Security Administrator’s without 

assistance from USDA.

• When a lender needs to add or delete a Security Administrator, they should go to 

the USDA LINC Training and Resource Library webpage. Scroll down to the 

“Security” section under “Documentation and Resources.” The “Additional 

Lender Security Administrator” fillable form is available for completion.
GUS – Application Authorization Security Management (AASM) 
GUS – Application Authorization Security Management (AASM), continued... 
Additional Lender Security Administrator Form

Security Administrator Role

• When a lender needs to add 

or delete a Security 

Administrator, they should 

go to the USDA LINC 

Training and Resource 

Library webpage.

• Scroll down to the Security

section under 

Documentation and 

Resources. The Additional 

Lender Security 

Administrator fillable form 

is available for completion.
Changes to a Branch or Security Administrator Needed

If changes are needed for a 

Branch or a Security 

Administrator needs to be added, 

changed or removed, go to this 

link and fill out this form.

Requesting Changes to a Branch and 

Add/Change/Remove Security Administrator

• The Additional Lender Security Administrator – Fillable 

includes a Lender Request for Branch Addition/Modification 

to the Rural Development Database.

• If there are changes to a branch address or point of contact 

needed, this form may be completed and emailed to USDA.
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