Navigating the complexities of agricultural loans and government assistance can often feel like a daunting task for farmers across the nation. The FSA-2025 form, a critical document endorsed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA), serves as a cornerstone for this process. This form, explicitly designed to facilitate loan assumption requests or Shared Appreciation Agreement Amortization, outlines the approval, terms, conditions, and borrower responsibilities in a structured manner. At its core, the document aims to ensure that prospective borrowers fully comprehend the obligations and stipulations associated with their loan. It also spells out the prerequisites for obtaining the loan, which include aspects like the necessity for insurance coverage and the requirement of collateral. Moreover, the form plays a pivotal role in promoting transparency and understanding between the FSA and the borrower, setting the foundation for a sustainable financial relationship. This document, carrying the weight of governmental approval, encapsulates important information ranging from loan amounts and purposes to interest rates, terms, and the essential responsibilities of the borrower. Additionally, it embodies the commitment of the USDA to prevent discrimination and extend equal opportunities to all applicants, a principle that is enshrined in the comprehensive disclaimer about non-discrimination policies. Furthermore, the form takes into account the borrower's right to clarity and support in navigating the approval process, underscoring the significance of accurate record-keeping, timely payments, and the adherence to the agreed terms. The FSA-2025 form, effective July 1, 2011, not only represents a procedural necessity but also reflects a broader ethos of accountability, support, and fairness in the agricultural sector.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form Fsa 2025 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
| Other names | OMB, BorrowerName, form fsa 2040, Washington |
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Form Approved - OMB No. |
This form is available electronically. |
(See Page 3 for Privacy Act and Public Burden Statements) |
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
Position 4 |
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Farm Service Agency |
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NOTICE OF APPROVAL, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AND
BORROWER RESPONSIBILITIES
Date
[Borrower’s Name]
[Borrower Name/Address]
[Borrower Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Your Farm Service Agency (FSA) (loan assumption request or Shared Appreciation Agreement Amortization, as applicable) was approved on [Date of approval]. To get this loan, you must accept the terms and conditions and meet the requirements set out in this letter.
Please read this letter carefully. Within 15 business days from the date of this letter, you must complete Part D, and return the letter to the local FSA office. If you do not return this letter within 15 business days, your application will be withdrawn.
The basic terms and conditions and borrower responsibilities are set forth in this letter; however, the letter is not intended to cover all terms and responsibilities. The documents you will sign at closing will specify all the binding loan terms, conditions and requirements. You must sign an assumption or amortization agreement and security instruments incorporating these and other necessary, usual, and customary terms before the loan will be closed. You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations for the farm loan. Subject to those qualifications, the terms and conditions are:
Part A - Terms and Conditions
1)Amount - The [Enter assumption or amortization] will be in the amount of $ [Enter amount].
2)Purpose:
[Enter purpose(s) and amounts.]
3)Interest Rate – Your [Enter assumption or amortization] was approved at an interest rate of [Enter interest rate] percent. The interest rate actually charged will be the lower of this rate or the rate in effect at the time of closing. The non program rate is that rate in effect at approval.
4)Term - The term of the loan will be [Enter number as months or years].
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC
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5) Collateral – The following collateral is required:
[Describe the security to be taken and lien position required.]
6)Insurance – Prior to closing you must obtain, and maintain for the life of the loan, hazard, crop, and flood or mudslide insurance coverage, as applicable, for any collateral securing the loan, in accordance with agency regulations. If you have questions about insurance requirements, please contact this office.
7)Expiration - This approval remains effective until the assumption or amortization is closed, material changes occur, or your application is withdrawn. You must report any material changes, financial or otherwise, that occur prior to closing. A material change is any change that could affect your eligibility for the loan or your ability to repay the loan. The loan closing and release of loan funds are subject to you and FSA agreeing upon all terms and conditions to be contained in the documentation required for the loan, including loan agreements, and security instruments.
8)Additional Requirements and Comments
[Enter any closing requirements, comments, etc.]
Part B - Borrower Responsibilities
When you have an FSA loan, you have certain responsibilities as an FSA borrower. Violation of any of these responsibilities may result in denial of further FSA assistance, and could cause your loan to be accelerated. This includes an intentional delinquency to obtain debt restructuring.
1)Changes in Operation – FSA approved your application based on facts you supplied about your operation. If any changes occur in your operation, you should notify your FSA Service Center immediately.
2)Recordkeeping - Keep accurate, up to date records of income and expenses for family living and farm operating expenses. You will promptly provide all information and records to FSA when requested to do so.
3)Releases and Sales – If the loan is secured by crops, livestock, or machinery, the
4)Payments - Payments are due as agreed upon in the assumption or amortization agreement. It is essential that payments be made on time. Extra payments are encouraged whenever possible.
5)Security - The loan is secured by a Financing Statement, Security Agreement, real estate mortgage, or other security instruments (depending upon the type of loan security). These instruments give FSA a valid lien on crops, chattels, land, etc., as applicable. You must maintain and protect the FSA security in a responsible manner and promptly report to FSA any losses or other changes in the security. You are also responsible for paying any fees to file or continue the security instrument filings.
6)Graduation – FSA does not replace conventional credit. FSA credit is available to you only until such time as conventional credit is available to finance your needs. When, in accordance with Agency regulations and agreements, it appears that you may obtain credit at rates and terms then prevailing in the area and on terms you can reasonably be expected to meet, you will be required to apply for, and if approved by the lender, accept a loan sufficient to pay the balance of the FSA debt in full. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to Non Program assumptions, shared appreciation amortizations, or Conservation Loans.
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Part C - Agency Approval
A copy of this approval notice is enclosed for your records. Remember, if you do not return this notice within 15 business days, your application will be withdrawn.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact (1) [this office or the specific office name]at (2) [County Office Address] or telephone (3) [phone number].
4A. Authorized Agency Official Name
4B. Signature
4C. Title
Part D - Certification and Acceptance
I certify that the information provided with the application is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and is provided in good faith. (Warning: Section 1001 of Title 18, United States Code, provides for criminal penalties to those who willfully provide false statements to the Government. If any information is found to be false or incomplete, such finding may be grounds for denial of the requested action.)
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions and borrower responsibilities in this letter.
I have read and do not agree with all of the terms and conditions and borrower responsibilities in this letter and would like to meet to discuss my concerns.
1A. Borrower’s Name
1B. Signature
1C. Date
2A. Borrower’s Name
2B. Signature
2C. Date
3A. Borrower’s Name
3B. Signature
3C. Date
4A. Borrower’s Name
4B. Signature
4C. Date
NOTE: The following statement is made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a - as amended). The authority for requesting the information identified on this form is the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1921 et. seq.). The information will be used to determine eligibility and feasibility for loans and loan guarantees, and servicing of loans and loan guarantees. The information collected on this form may be disclosed to other Federal, State, and local government agencies, Tribal agencies, and nongovernmental entities that have been authorized access to the information by statute or regulation and/or as described in the applicable Routine Uses identified in the System of Records Notice for
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