USDA Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 §12.23 — Construction Draws
USDA HB-1-3555 §12.23 (Construction Draws). Gap-fill (verbatim).
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USDA HB-1-3555 12.23 — Construction Draws
NSTRUCTION DRAWS Draws and disbursements will be managed by the approved lender. The lender is required to maintain a draw and disbursement ledger for any loan guarantee request. The
USDA HB-1-3555 12.23 — Construction Draws
05-05-25) PN 640 Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts. borrower and lender will be jointly responsible for approving disbursements to the builder during the construction phase. Total disbursements should not exceed the value of the realized material cost and the percentage of work in place with the exception of an initial disbursement to commence construction. When funds are disbursed, the lender is warranting to Rural Development the work was done as specified. The lender will maintain documentation in their file evidencing the work was completed for the draw which was disbursed. At a minimum, documentation should include evidence of a third- party inspection, signed conditional lien waiver from the contractor/builder, and a title insurance endorsement for each draw.