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Guaranteed Business and Industry Loans 


Description:

The Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program guarantees loans made by commercial lenders against a portion 
(up to a maximum of 90 percent) of loss resulting from borrower default. The purpose of the guarantee authority is to improve the 
economic climate in rural communities in "partnership" with the existing private credit sources by increasing the local lender's legal 
lending limit and allowing "increased" benefits to return to the lender via sale of both the guaranteed and non-guaranteed 
portions of the loan in the secondary market.  Typical guarantee percentages are as follows:

Loans of up to $5 million - 80%
Loans between $5 and $10 million - 70%
Loans over $10 million - 60%

The percentages can change based on the loan proposal, collateral, repayment ability, and the lender's ability to service the loan.

Loan Purposes:

Loan proceeds may be used for working capital, machinery and equipment, buildings and real estate, and certain types of debt 
refinancing. 

Who Makes the Loan?

The loan is made by commercial and other recognized lenders; generally, authorized lenders, Federal or State chartered banks, 
credit unions, insurance companies, savings and loan associations, Farm Credit Banks or other Farm Credit System institutions with 
direct lending authority, or a mortgage company that is part of a bank-holding company, plus the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, eligible Rural Utilities Service borrowers, and other lenders, approved by the Agency, who have met the designated criteria. 

Who Is Eligible?

Virtually any legally organized entity including a cooperative, corporation, partnership, trust or other entity organized and 
operating on a profit or nonprofit basis, Indian Tribe or Federally-recognized Tribal group, municipality, county, or other 
political subdivision of a State, or an individual. There is no test for credit elsewhere requirement.

Other Criteria:

Collateral must be sufficient to protect the interest of the lender and the Government and usually include personal and/or corporate guarantees. 

FY 2008 Allocation

The FY '08 budget is now available for funding.  Adequate funds will be available this year.

Loan Amount:

The maximum aggregate B&I Guaranteed Loan amount is $25 million to any one borrower with the exception of cooperatives, which are eligible for $40 million.

Loan Maturity

Maximum maturities are 7 years for working capital, 15 years for machinery and equipment, and 30 years for real estate. 

Timeframes for Turnaround

Loans are to be approved within 60 days of receipt of a completed application, subject to the availability of funds. 

Where Do You Apply?

Individuals may contact their local Rural Development Area Office. 

Helpful Information

The following documents are available in MS-Word format and can help you in the processing of an application:

Checklists

RBS Application Checklist
Site Analysis Checklist
Preapplication Checklist

Application

Filing a Complete Application
Guaranteed B&I Fact Sheet
Application Guide for Loan Requests under $400,000

Lender Information

Lender Financial Analysis Requirements
Lenders Use of Packagers
Lenders Obligations and Responsibilities
Preapplication Information
Lenders Quick Guide to Screening Applications

Collateral

Collateral Requirements
RBS Equity Information

Forms for Lenders - Loan Making

Form RD 4279-1 (.doc)
“Application for Loan Guarantee (Business and Industry and Section 9006 Program)”      4279-1 (.pdf)
Form RD 4279-1A (.doc) “Application for Loan Guarantee (Business and Industry Short Form – One-Doc and Section 9006 Program)”  4279-1A (.pdf)
Form RD 4279-2, (.pdf)“Certification of Non-Relocation and Market and Capacity Information Report ”
Form RD 1940-20 (.pdf)“Request for Environmental Information”
Supplemental Environmental Information Sheet (.doc)

Sample Conditional Commitment

Forms for Lenders - Loan Closing

Form RD 4279-14,  “Unconditional Guarantee”
Form RD 4279-4 (.pdf)  “Lender’s Agreement”
Lender’s Certification (B&I)
Lender’s Certification (9006)
Form RD 1980-19 (.pdf) “Guaranteed Loan Closing Report”

Forms for Lenders - Loan Servicing

Form RD 1980-41 (.pdf) “Guaranteed Loan Status Report”
Form RD 1980-44, (.pdf) “Guaranteed Loan Default Status”


Please send any comments or suggestions to:   craig.scroggs@ga.usda.gov

Last Updated : November 19, 2007