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  authority: USDA SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 ¶4.1 —
    Introduction
  description: USDA SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 ¶4.1
    — Introduction.
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  section: USDA SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 ¶4.1 — Introduction
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    authority: USDA SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 ¶4.1
      — Introduction
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    paragraph_quote: '4.1 INTRODUCTION Lenders must operate responsibly and comply
      with all Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) requirements.
      The Agency will provide notice of all program changes; however, lenders are
      responsible for remaining informed of all program policies and procedures and
      ensuring that lender staff is adequately trained. The Agency encourages lenders
      to attend or participate in training provided by the Agency or other approved
      methods, as outlined in Chapter 3 of this Handbook. For Agency provided training,
      the Lender and Partner Activities Branch can arrange training for lenders and
      their staff members. New lenders who request participation in the SFHGLP by
      submitting Form RD 3555-16, Agreement for Participation in Single Family Housing
      Guaranteed/Insured Loan Programs of the United States Government, are required
      to take training prior to approval by the Agency. Lenders are encouraged to
      register for automatic email notification regarding loan origination and servicing
      updates. Lenders may register at: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDARD/subscriber/new.'
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