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SINGLE CLOSE/REHAB 

USER GUIDE

January, 2023 
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Table of Contents 

1 About the System ................................................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3

2 ORIGINATION IN GUS............................................................................................................................................ 3

2.1 Lender Loan Information Tab ....................................................................................................................... 3

2.1.1 New Construction ................................................................................................................................. 3

2.1.2 Rehab .................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Additional Data Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2.1 New Construction ................................................................................................................................. 4

2.2.2 Rehab .................................................................................................................................................... 4

3 Construction Complete: SFH Lender Administration Page (LLC).......................................................................... 4

3.1 Accessing Lender Loan Closing (LLC)............................................................................................................. 5

3.2 SFH Lender Administration List Page............................................................................................................ 5

3.2.1 Searching for Borrower......................................................................................................................... 5

3.2.2 Selecting Borrower ............................................................................................................................... 6

3.2.3 Construction/Rehab Completion Information...................................................................................... 6

3.2.3.1 Principal Reduction Only................................................................................................................... 6

3.2.3.2 Principal Reduction with Loan Modification..................................................................................... 6

3.2.3.3 Construction/Rehab Complete (No Principal Reduction or Loan Modification) .............................. 7

4 Contact US ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
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1 About the System 

1.1 Introduction 

The Single Close Combination Construction to Permanent Loan Final Rule was published on July 

23, 2019, with an effective date of October 1, 2019. To assist lenders and field office staff, the 

Agency has issued additional instructions for Single Close New Construction and Rehabilitation 

and Repair Loan data entry in GUS. The following instructions will ensure the Single Close loans 

are correctly identified and coded in GUS.

2 ORIGINATION IN GUS 

2.1 Lender Loan Information Tab 

2.1.1 New Construction

Click Construction-Conversion/Construction to Permanent and Single-Closing. 

Enter the Construction Costs and Original Cost of Lot

2.1.2 Rehab

Click Renovation, Construction-Conversion/Construction-to-Permanent and Single-Closing. 

Enter the Improvement Costs. Lot cost can be 0.00
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2.2 Additional Data Tab 

2.2.1 New Construction

Click New for Purchase is. 

Click Escrow under New Construction Dwellings under Requirement Checks. This selection will ensure the correct 

GUS rules fire on the GUS Underwriting Findings Report for property standards.

2.2.2 Rehab

Click Existing for Purchase is

Click Escrow for Existing Dwellings under Requirement Checks. This selection will ensure the correct GUS rules fire 

on the GUS Underwriting Findings Report for property standards.

3 Construction Complete: SFH Lender Administration Page (LLC) 

Once the construction has been completed, lenders will report the final construction in the Lender Loan Closing

(LLC)/Administration Page. 
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3.1 Accessing Lender Loan Closing (LLC) 

Lenders may access the Lender Loan Closing/Administration Page from the USDA

LINC page at https://usdalinc.sc.egov.usda.gov/RHShome.do 

Click on Lender Loan Closing/Administration

3.2 SFH Lender Administration List Page 

If user is assigned to more than one lender for closing choose the appropriate tax id.

3.2.1 Searching for Borrower

Search for borrower by USDA Borrower ID, Borrower SSN, Name/State or Lender Loan Number. 

Select Loans as Request Type. 

Click Submit
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3.2.2 Selecting Borrower

Click Single Close Construction/Rehab as the Action

Click on the Borrower ID/SNN blue hyperlink

3.2.3 Construction/Rehab Completion Information

Select the Completion Type 

(Principal Reduction Only, Principal Reduction with Loan Modification, Construction/Rehab Complete (No Principal 

Reduction or Loan Modification)

3.2.3.1 Principal Reduction Only

Enter the construction complete and principal reduction date fields, the modified unpaid principal amount, and 

the principal reduction amount. Upload documentation of evidence of the principal reduction and lender 

certification (ex: Attachment 12-D). Click Submit

3.2.3.2 Principal Reduction with Loan Modification

Enter the construction complete and principal reduction dates, the modified unpaid principal amount, the 

principal reduction amount, and the loan modification date. When applicable, enter a lower modified interest 

rate. Upload the modified loan documents, evidence of the principal reduction and lender certification that the 

construction has been completed. Click Submit
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3.2.3.3 Construction/Rehab Complete (No Principal Reduction or Loan Modification)

Enter the construction completion date and upload lender certification. Click Submit

4 Contact US 

Technical Issues: GUS/GLS RD.HD@usda.gov or 

800-457-3642 Option 2, Option 2

Technical Issues: e-Authentication https://www.eauth.usda.gov/eauth/b/usda/contactus

https://www.eauth.usda.gov/eauth/b/usda/faq 

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