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Guaranteed Loans - Lender Toolkit

Lenders who are subject to credit examination and supervision by an acceptable State or Federal regulatory agency and have experience in agricultural lending are eligible to participate in the FSA Guaranteed Farm Loan Program.

FSA has 4 programs lenders use to make and service guaranteed loans. Non-traditional lenders and lenders without agricultural lending experience may become a Micro Lender . Lenders who have limited experience with FSA guaranteed loans may qualify as a Standard Eligible Lender . Lenders who have a positive track record with the FSA guarantee program may participate in the Certified Lender Program or the Preferred Lender Program (PLP).

  • Guaranteed Loan Making and Loan Servicing Handbook 2-FLP
  • Example Credit Management System (CMS) for PLP Lenders
  • Guaranteed Loan Point of Contact by State

Guaranteed Lender Training

Guaranteed 101 Training - January 2024

  • Recording  

Partnering with FSA's Direct Loan Program to Assist Producers Training - September 2023

Guaranteed Lender Best Practices Training - June 2023 

  • Q & As  

PLP Refresher Training - January/February 2023 

Common Guaranteed Loan Forms

Our most common forms can be downloaded directly using the links below. If the form you are looking for is not listed, use the eForms site to obtain the form by name or form number.

Loan Making

Loan servicing, guaranteed loan maximum interest rates.

  • SOFR Interest Rates
  • Federal Reserve 5-Year Treasury Rates

Online Electronic Transaction Options

The Lender Interactive Network Connect (LINC) system provides Guaranteed Lenders the ability to conduct business with FSA online. LINC's primary functions allow lenders to:

  • Enter Loan Closings
  • Submit Electronic Fee Payments
  • Submit Semi-Annual Status Reports
  • Submit Default Status Reports
  • View specific Loan Information
  • Establish Lender Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD)

The LINC User Guide (pdf, 1,590KB) provides step by step instructions for FSA's Guaranteed Lenders in completing the above functions. The Quick Reference Guide for LINC gives lenders helpful tips on how to set up and use the LINC system. This guide walks lenders through how to add users and assign them roles as well as instructions on how to enter semi-annual status reports. If you need additional assistance using LINC, please contact your local FSA Service Center.

In order to ensure personal identity when accessing LINC, you must first register for a USDA eAuthentication Level 2 Account. This process is easy and starts online by creating a user ID and password and confirming your email. The Quick Reference Guide for Level 2 eAuth Account will assist lenders in setting up their level 2 eAuth account that will allow them to access and use the LINC system. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up the eAuth Account that will allow lenders to enter their own status reports and loan closings.

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  1. 43+ SAMPLE Guarantee Agreements in PDF

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  2. PERMANENT AGREEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION OF USDA FOODS Doc

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  3. Sample Form for Guarantor Agreement Free Download

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  4. Guaranty Agreement

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  5. Fillable Online Assignment and Servicing Agreement USDA Government Fax

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  6. Guarantee Agreement Template

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COMMENTS

  1. PDF PN 544 dated November 12, 2020

    ASSIGNMENT GUARANTEE AGREEMENT dated 10-20. (WSAL) Prescribed in RD Instructions 5001. This form serves as the signed agreement between the USDA, the lender and the holder setting forth the terms and conditions of an assignment of a guaranteed portion of a loan or any part thereof. This Form and FMI are available on the Rural Development ...

  2. eCFR :: 7 CFR Part 5001 -- Guaranteed Loans

    Assignment guarantee agreement means a signed, Agency-approved agreement between the Agency, the lender, ... Lenders may submit forms to Rural Development electronically using USDA's Service Center Agencies Online Services website. Registration is limited to individuals and each individual authorized by the Lender must register and upon ...

  3. PDF ASSIGNMENT OF GUARANTEE

    or predecessor RD-449-34 or earlier version of the Agency loan guarantee with the lender. This loan has been issued with (a) % guarantee. The holder agrees to purchase, and the lender assigns (b) % of the guaranteed portion of the loan representing (c) $ of such loan now outstanding according to the conditions in this agreement. 11. SERVICING FEE:

  4. Business & Industry Loan Guarantees

    Annual renewal fees are paid by the lender and due on January 31. Payments not received by April 1 are considered delinquent and, at the Agency's discretion, may result in cancellation of the guarantee to the lender. Holders' rights will continue in effect as specified in the loan note guarantee and assignment guarantee agreement.

  5. Assignment Guarantee Agreement

    UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. ASSIGNMENT GUARANTEE AGREEMENT (Rural Business-Cooperative Service) OMB No. 0570-0017 . Author: Oehler, Kelley - RD, Washington, DC Created Date: 12/18/2014 07:06:00 Title: Assignment Guarantee Agreement Keywords: RD4279-6 Last modified by: Brown, Kimble - RD, Washington, DC

  6. PDF Assignment Guarantee Agreement

    UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENT GUARANTEE AGREEMENT (Rural Business-Cooperative Service) Type of Loan 7 CFR part 4279, subparts A and B 7 CFR part 4287, subpart B 7 CFR part 4280, subpart B USDA Loan Identification Number has made a loan to in the principal amount of $ as evidenced by a Promissory Note dated

  7. ASSIGNMENT GUARANTEE AGREEMENT

    ASSIGNMENT GUARANTEE AGREEMENT (Business and Industry and Section 9006 Program) Type of Loan 7 C.F.R. part 4279, subparts A and B 7 C.F.R. part 4287, subpart B ... if such Lender had held the guaranteed portion of the loan, USDA would not be required to make. The Holder upon written notice to the Lender and USDA may resell the unpaid balance of

  8. 7 CFR 5001.408 -- Participation or assignment of guaranteed loan

    The assignment guarantee agreement must clearly state the guarantee portion of loan as a percentage and corresponding dollar amount of the guaranteed portion of the guaranteed loan it represents and the lender's servicing fee. The lender cannot charge the Agency a servicing fee and servicing fees are not eligible expenses for loss claim.

  9. PDF PN 564 dated July 22, 2022

    Guaranteed Loan Regulation, Correction" dated July 15, 2022 REMOVE INSERT ... (usda.gov) REMOVE INSERT FMI dated 03-09-22. FMI revised 07-22-22. RD 5001-6 ASSIGNMENT GUARANTEE AGREEMENT revised 07-22. (WSAL) Prescribed in RD Instruction 5001. This form is the signed agreement between the Agency,

  10. PDF Transfer Document for USDA Government-Guaranteed Loans

    UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) Loan. This assignment, or sale, is made under and subject to the terms and conditions of the assignment of Guarantee and Loan Guarantee as indicated below: Assignment of Guarantee/ Loan Guarantee/ Assignment Guarantee Agreement Loan Note Guarantee . FSA-2242 FSA-2235 RBS-4279-6 RBS-4279-5

  11. PDF United States Department of Agriculture

    payment from USDA. Such evidence will consist of either the original of the Loan Note Guarantee properly endorsed to USDA or the original of the Assignment Guarantee Agreement properly assigned to USDA without recourse including all rights, title, and interest in the loan. USDA will be subrogated to all rights of Holder.

  12. Electronic Forms

    Many Departmental forms are now available online to better serve USDA employees and customers. The majority of these forms are used for administrative purposes. Most of the forms on this list will need to be downloaded in order to function fully. If you encounter a problem when attempting to open a form, we advise you to copy the form link and paste it into a different browser.

  13. PDF TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. Page SUBPART A

    § 5001.206 Compliance with USDA Departmental Regulations, Policies, and other Federal laws. ... § 5001.459 Replacement of loan note guarantee and assignment guarantee agreement. 189 §§ 5001.460 - 5001.500 [Reserved] 191 ... and assignment of a guaranteed loan. Guarantee . RD Staff Instructions 5001 § 5001.3 Definitions.

  14. PDF January 2024 Guaranteed 101 Training Q & A

    As of February 1, 2024, this rate is 3.375%. FSA's Direct Farm Ownership Down Payment Loan program (5/45/50 loans) will not exceed 45% of the lesser of: a. The purchase price, b. The appraised value of the farm to be acquired; or, c. $667,000; subject to the direct FO dollar limit specified in 7 CFR 761.8 (a)(1)(i).

  15. Guaranteed Loans

    Online Electronic Transaction Options. The Lender Interactive Network Connect (LINC) system provides Guaranteed Lenders the ability to conduct business with FSA online. LINC's primary functions allow lenders to: The LINC User Guide (pdf, 1,590KB) provides step by step instructions for FSA's Guaranteed Lenders in completing the above functions.

  16. PDF RD Instruction 3575-A Page 1 PART 3575

    Assignment Guarantee Agreement. The signed agreement among the Agency, the lender, and the older setting forth the terms and conditions of an assignment of a guaranteed portion or a loan or any part thereof (available in any Agency office). Borrower. The entity that borrows money from the lender/applicant. Collateral.

  17. PDF Document Delivery Instructions for Farmer Mac's USDA Guaranteed Loan

    USDA Guaranteed Loan Purchase Solution (FM2) Copies of the following documents should be uploaded toour Online LoanApp (OLA) and submitted for ... Assignment of Guarantee (FSA-2242) or Assignment Guarantee Agreement (RD 5001-6) • One copy of fully-executed Promissory Note (and note amendments, if applicable)

  18. Firefighter Type 2 (Crewmember)

    Date: March 6, 2024 Contact: NWCG The NWCG Executive Board is privileged to share with you the 2024 NWCG Executive Board Annual Letter.As we look into the future and navigate an incredibly complex and dynamic environment, we must remain focused on our mission while actively engaging in national conversations regarding numerous wildland fire initiatives.