FORM RD 2006-46 (Rev. 01-98)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MANUAL ISSUE No.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT WSAL PN 594

Washington, D.C 20250 DATE

October 12, 2023 

PROCEDURE NOTICE

RD HANDBOOK CHANGES

INSERT RD HB-1-3555 GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM TECHNICAL

(WSAL) HANDBOOK. This Handbook is partially 

revised. The specific revisions 

are outlined below.

The following updates were made to HB-1-3555, Chapter 8 to update the expiration 

date of the non-U.S. citizens waiver. Also, links to USDA sites were updated 

and clarification as where to find some information was provided to our lending 

partners. Additionally minor grammatical and formatting edits were made to be 

consistent with other handbook chapter revisions. Throughout the chapter the 

word “case” was added, and the word “loan” was removed when referencing the 

lender’s permanent file, this change would create uniformity with other recent 

revisions in the handbook. Also, applicant has been changed throughout the 

chapter to the plural, applicants so be consistent with other handbook chapters.

Paragraph 8.2– A. Owning a Dwelling:

• Clarified where training was located on the LINC Training and Resource 

Library for data input of rental income when applicants have additional 

properties. 

Paragraph 8.2-B Obtaining Credit: 

• Clarified if applicants own a business, close examination must be made to 

verify if assets are co-mingled between the business and personal account. If 

these two accounts are mixed, co-mingled accounts must be included in the 

test for obtaining credit. 

Paragraph 8.2- E. Not Having A Suspension or Debarment: 

• Clarified applicants that have been excluded from a non-housing federal 

program continue to be eligible to participate in the SFHGLP, unless the 

individual becomes suspended or debarred pursuant to 3 CFR Part 180 and 417.

• Clarified applicants that are excluded from federal housing programs or 

excluded from all federal programs are ineligible to participate in SFHGLP. 

• Revised the list of possible parties to be reviewed for debarment by the 

lender.

• Changed the website System for Award Management to provide the entire link. 

• Clarified lenders must use due diligence in determining if the applicants are 

suspended or debarred and eligible for the program. Lenders must retain 

documentation in their permanent case file to support their decision. 

(CON.)

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Paragraph 8.2-F Having Acceptable Citizenship or Immigration Status

• Updated the new expiration date of the non-U.S. citizen waiver to May 2, 

2025.

• Updated the SAVE information to explain a new coding for initial 

verifications that can bypass the second step process and automatically 

starts the third step verifications process once the lender completes the 

documentation upload process. 

• Clarified where to locate guidance on the LINC Training and Resource Library 

for data input for the eligibility of non-U.S. citizens.

The following updates were made to HB-1-3555, Chapter 14 to add guidance for 

lender-initiated withdrawals in GUS and to reflect the updated funding 

processes, while also making minor grammatical and formatting edits.

Paragraph 14.1 – Introduction 

• Updated the allotment process when the Agency is under a Continuing 

Resolution. 

Paragraph 14.2 - Program Funding Process 

• Updated the funding process by removing references to pooling dates. 

• Clarified that the funds are allotted and distributed by the budget staff 

through the SFHGLP. 

 

Paragraph 14.4A - Agency Actions When Funds Are Not Available 

• Clarified that funds will be allocated in accordance with the percentage 

obligated in the prior year under a Continuing Resolution, or based on the 

basic allocation formula in RD Instruction 1940-L for the current fiscal 

year. 

• Removed references to before and after pooling dates.

Paragraph 14.4B – Agency Actions When Funds Are Not Available – Conditional 

Commitments Subject to Availability of Funds.

• Added additional information clarifying that the Conditional Commitment 

would be reissued once funds are obtained and obligated and the “subject to 

funding” condition will be removed from the Conditional Commitment.

Paragraph 14.5 - Lender Withdrawal of Application 

• Added additional guidance for lenders to initiate the withdrawal process in 

GUS, if necessary. 

Paragraph 14.6 – Agency Action – Requesting funds from the National Office 

Reserve 

• Added a link to the Origination and Processing Division SharePoint page, 

identifying where to request additional funding.

Paragraph 14.7 – Request for Restoration of Funds 

• Added a link to the Origination and Processing Division SharePoint 

page, identifying where to access the updated Restoration of Funds 

form.

(CON.)
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The following updates were made to HB-1-3555, Appendix 3 to update links and 

correct names, as well as add color to the Appeals Process Flow Chart. 

• Updated NAD Appeals website link.

• Updated the Agriculture Mediation Program Fact sheet link to connect to the 

FSA homepage. 

• Update NFAOC to reflect the Servicing Office. 

• Updated Review and Appeals Flow Chart with color for ease of reading. 

The following updates were made to HB-1-3555, Appendix 5 to update the process 

of determining income eligibility through Rural Development’s Income and 

Property eligibility website.

• Updated screen shots from the income eligibility website to reflect the 

current view.

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Table of Contents: Table of Contents:

 All Pages; Pages 1 thru 10 revised; 

Chapter 8 dated 03-09-16: Chapter 8 dated 03-09-16: 

 All Pages; Pages 8-1 thru 8-9; 

Chapter 14 dated 02-23-12: Chapter 14 dated 02-23-12:

 All Pages; Pages 14-1 thru 14-7 revised,

Appendix 3 dated 03-09-16: Appendix 3 dated 03-09-16:

 All Pages; Pages 1 thru 42 revised; 

Appendix 5 dated 03-16-16: Appendix 5 dated 03-16-16:

 All Pages. Pages 1 thru 6 revised 10-12-23. 

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