USDA SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 ¶12.1 — Introduction

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USDA SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 ¶12.1 — Introduction.

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USDA HB-1-3555, Chapter 12, § 12.1 — Introduction

Effective 2025-05-05 · USDA chapter revision · Procedure Notice 640

Lenders must ensure the property to be purchased is eligible for the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP). The Agency’s minimum property requirements serve to protect the borrower’s interest, minimize the lender’s loss, and reduce the potential risk to the government in the event of liquidation. It is the lender’s responsibility to ensure that the property meets the Agency’s standards.

Source: USDA HB-1-3555, Chapter 12, § 12.1 — Introduction · source URL · snapshot 0466acd1ea2d17a4

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