USDA SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 ¶1.3 — Getting Additional Help

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USDA SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 ¶1.3 — Getting Additional Help.

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      paragraph_quote: '1.3 GETTING ADDITIONAL HELP This Handbook has been designed to be as comprehensive as possible. Program requirements are outlined along with examples and case studies to assist lenders in complying with program requirements. However, no Handbook can provide guidance adequate for every circumstance, therefore Agency staff is available to answer specific questions. Agency staff will not make underwriting decisions for a lender; however, they will help the lender understand the intent of the applicable requirements and provide guidance about the kinds of information that the lender should obtain to document its decision- making processes. Additional training may also be provided by Agency staff with regard to particular program requirements that a lender finds difficult to fulfill properly. The Agency is committed to providing timely responses to lender inquiries. Lenders should submit general inquiries to SFHGLD.PROGRAM@usda.gov. SECTION 2: OVERVIEW OF THE SFHGLP'

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USDA SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook HB-1-3555 ¶1.3 — Getting Additional Help

1.3 GETTING ADDITIONAL HELP This Handbook has been designed to be as comprehensive as possible. Program requirements are outlined along with examples and case studies to assist lenders in complying with program requirements. However, no Handbook can provide guidance adequate for every circumstance, therefore Agency staff is available to answer specific questions. Agency staff will not make underwriting decisions for a lender; however, they will help the lender understand the intent of the applicable requirements and provide guidance about the kinds of information that the lender should obtain to document its decision- making processes. Additional training may also be provided by Agency staff with regard to particular program requirements that a lender finds difficult to fulfill properly. The Agency is committed to providing timely responses to lender inquiries. Lenders should submit general inquiries to [email protected]. SECTION 2: OVERVIEW OF THE SFHGLP

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