USDA LINC Training & Resource Library
7 CFR 3555 | Electronic Status Reporting | Guaranteed Annual Fee | Guaranteed Underwriting System | Lender Loan Closing | Loss Claim Administration | Loan Origination | Loss Mitigation | Property Disposition | Security
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7 CFR 3555
Training
NEW: HB-1-3555 Chapter 9 Revision Overview (Webcast) 13 minutes
- Revision Overview: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Revision Overview: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Revision Overview: Slide with Notes (Training Handout)
- HB-1-3555 Chapter 9 Advance Copy (PDF)
1. Become an Approved Lender (Webcast) 16 minutes
- Become an Approved Lender: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Become an Approved Lender: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Become an Approved Lender: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
2. 7 CFR 3555 and HB-1-3555 Overview (Webcast) 23 minutes
- 7 CFR 3555 and HB-1-3555 Overview: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- 7 CFR 3555 and HB-1-3555 Overview: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- 7 CFR 3555 and HB-1-3555 Overview: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
3. Applicant Eligibility (Webcast) 17 minutes
- Applicant Eligibility: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Applicant Eligibility: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Applicant Eligibility: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
4. Property Eligibility (Webcast) 14 minutes
- Property Eligibility: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Property Eligibility: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Property Eligibility: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
5. Annual Income (Webcast) 18 minutes
- Annual Income: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Annual Income: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Annual Income: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
6. Assets (Webcast) 18 minutes
- Assets: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Assets: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Assets: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
7. Adjusted Annual Income (Webcast) 12 minutes
- Adjusted Annual Income: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Adjusted Annual Income: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Adjusted Annual Income: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
8. Repayment Income (Webcast) 24 minutes
- Repayment Income: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Repayment Income: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Repayment Income: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
9. Loan Terms (Webcast) 10 minutes
- Loan Terms: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Loan Terms: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Loan Terms: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
10. Upfront Guarantee Fee and Annual Fee (Webcast) 18 minutes
- Upfront Guarantee Fee and Annual Fee: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Upfront Guarantee Fee and Annual Fee: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Upfront Guarantee Fee and Annual Fee: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
11. Loan Purposes and Restrictions (Webcast) 11 minutes
- Loan Purposes and Restrictions: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Loan Purposes and Restrictions: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Loan Purposes and Restrictions: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
12. Refinance (Webcast) 18 minutes
- Refinance: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Refinance: 2 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Refinance: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
- Refinance: Section 502 Direct & Guaranteed Loan Refinance Comparison & Complete Application (PDF)
13. Maximum Loan Amount (Webcast) 9 minutes
- Maximum Loan Amount: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Maximum Loan Amount: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Maximum Loan Amount: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
14. Credit Analysis (Webcast) 27 minutes
- Credit Analysis: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Credit Analysis: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Credit Analysis: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
15. Ratio Analysis (Webcast) 24 minutes
- Ratio Analysis: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Ratio Analysis: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Ratio Analysis: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
16. Appraisals (Webcast) 13 minutes
- Appraisals: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Appraisals: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Appraisals: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
17. Existing Dwelling Requirements and Escrow Repair Accounts (Webcast) 16 minutes
- Existing Dwellings and Escrow Repairs: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Existing Dwellings and Escrow Repairs: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Existing Dwellings and Escrow Repairs: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
18. New Construction (Webcast) 10 minutes
- New Construction: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- New Construction: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- New Construction: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
19. Combination Construction and Permanent Loans "Single Close" (Webcast) 19 minutes
- Single Close: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Single Close: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Single Close: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
20. Special Properties: Condominiums and PUD's (Webcast) 7 minutes
- Special Properties: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Special Properties: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Special Properties: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
21. Manufactured Homes (Webcast) 10 minutes
- Manufactured Homes: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Manufactured Homes: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Manufactured Homes: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
22. Site Requirements (Webcast) 13 minutes
- Site Requirements: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Site Requirements: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Site Requirements: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
23. Ownership Requirements (Webcast) 9 minutes
- Ownership Requirements: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Ownership Requirements: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Ownership Requirements: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
24. Environmental Requirements and Flood Insurance (Webcast) 14 minutes
- Environmental and Flood Insurance: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Environmental and Flood Insurance: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Environmental and Flood Insurance: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
25. Submit a Complete Loan Application (Webcast) 20 minutes
- Submit a Complete Loan Application: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Submit a Complete Loan Application: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Submit a Complete Loan Application: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
26. Conditional Commitment (Webcast) 16 minutes
- Conditional Commitment: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Conditional Commitment: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Conditional Commitment: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
27. Loan Note Guarantee and Indemnification (Webcast) 20 minutes
- Loan Note Guarantee and Indemnification: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Loan Note Guarantee and Indemnification: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Loan Note Guarantee and Indemnification: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
28. Mediation and Appeals (Webcast) 13 minutes
- Mediation and Appeals: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Mediation and Appeals: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Mediation and Appeals: Slide with notes (Training Handout)
Documentation and Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- 3555 Handbook (PDF)
- 7 CFR 3555 (PDF)
- Form RD 3555-16: Agreement for Participation (PDF)
- HB-1-3555 Chapter 16 Revision Overview PDF
Electronic Status Reporting (ESR)
Training
1. Introduction to Electronic Status Reporting (ESR) (Webcast) 10 Minutes
- Introduction to ESR 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Introduction to ESR 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Introduction to ESR slide with notes (Training Handout)
2. ESR Web Reporting (Webcast) 11 Minutes
- ESR Web Reporting 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- ESR Web Reporting 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- ESR Web Reporting slide with notes (Training Handout)
3. ESR Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Reporting (Webcast) 11 Minutes
- ESR EDI Reporting 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- ESR EDI Reporting 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- ESR EDI Reporting slide with notes (Training Handout)
4. ESR Rejection and Correction Reporting (Webcast) 12 Minutes
- ESR Rejections and Corrections 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- ESR Rejections and Corrections 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- ESR Rejections and Corrections slide with notes (Training Handout)
Documentation & Resources
- ESR User Guide (PDF) - revised June, 2018
- ESR Implementation Guide for the July 1, 2018 Effective Date (PDF) - revised April, 2018
- ESR Implementation Guide Release Notes for the July 1, 2018 Effective Date (PDF) - revised May, 2018
- Trading Partner Agreement
Guaranteed Annual Fee Billing and Payment
Documentation & Resources
- Guaranteed Annual Fee Calculation Methodology (PDF)
- Guarantee Fee & Annual Fee Calculator(EXCEL)
- Guaranteed Annual Fee Lender User Agreement (PDF)
- Guaranteed Annual Fee Service Bureau User Agreement (PDF)
- Guaranteed Annual Fee Implementation Guide (PDF)
- Guaranteed Annual Fee Getting Started User Guide (PDF)
- Guaranteed Annual Fee User Guide (PDF)
Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS)
Training
- GUS Overview (Webcast) 14 minutes
- Begin a Loan Application (Webcast) 11 minutes
- Eligibility Application Page (Webcast) 11 minutes
- Loan Terms Application Page (Webcast) 10 minutes
- Borrower Application Page (Webcast) 5 minutes
- Employment Application Page (Webcast) 4 minutes
- Income and Expenses Application Page (Webcast) 7 minutes
- Assets and Liabilities Application Page (Webcast) 13 minutes
- REO Property Information Application Page (Webcast) 17 minutes
- Transaction Details Application Page (Webcast) 12 minutes
- Additional Data Application Page (Webcast) 19 minutes
- Credit/Underwriting Application Page (Webcast) 11 minutes
- Underwriting Findings Report (Webcast) 10 minutes
- Request Forms Application Page (Webcast) 5 minutes
- Final Underwriting Submission (Webcast) 8 minutes
- Upload and Display Documents (Webcast) 7 minutes
- Withdraw Application (Webcast) 2 minutes
Documentation & Resources
- GUS User Guide (PDF)
- Streamlined Issuance of the Conditional Commitment: Technical Bulletin(PDF)
- Gaining Access To GUS Fillable Forms (PDF)
- Gaining Access To GUS Guide (PDF)
- LOS/POS Tested Listing(PDF)
- Adding a Lender Agent Role (PDF)
Lender Loan Closing/Administration
Documentation & Resources
- Lender Loan Closing (LLC) Agreement Fillable (PDF)
- Lender Loan Closing (LLC) Administrative Guide (PDF)
- Quick Steps to Access Lender Loan Closing (LLC) (PDF)
- Lender Loan Closing (LLC) User Guide (PDF)
- Quick Steps to Complete a Lender Loan Closing (LLC) (PDF)
- Electronic Doc Delivery (Non-GUS loans) PDF
Loss Claim Administration and Servicing
Documentation & Resources
- Guaranteed Servicing Contact Information (PDF)
- Trading Partner Agreement - Addendum E (PDF)
- Quick Reference Upload Loss Claim Documents (PDF)
Loan Origination
Documentation & Resources
- Guaranteed Annual Fee Calculation Methodology (PDF)
- Guarantee Fee & Annual Fee Calculator(EXCEL)
- Electronic Doc Delivery (Non-GUS loans) PDF
Loss Mitigation
Training
1. Avoid Foreclosure (Webcast) 19 minutes
- Avoid Foreclosure: 1 slide per page (Training Handout)
- Avoid Foreclosure: 2 slides per page (Training Handout)
- Avoid Foreclosure: slide with notes (Training Handout)
Documentation & Resources
- Loss Mitigation Servicer User Guide (PDF)
- RD Special Loan Servicing Final Rule (PDF)
- RD Special Loan Servicing Job Aid (PDF)
- Quick Reference Upload Loss Mitigation Documents(PDF)
- Loss Mitigation User Agreement(PDF)
Property Disposition
Documentation & Resources
Security
Training
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Lender eAuth Training for SFH (FLASH)
Documentation & Resources