Account Identification: 12-4141-0-3-371; 12-2081-0-1-371. Obligations: (Direct Loans) FY 99 $964,587; FY 00 est $1,100,000; and FY 01 est $1,300,000 (Guaranteed loans) FY 99 $2,976,993; FY 00 est $3,200,000,000; and FY 01 est $3,700,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: From $1,000 to $105,000; an average of $68,168 for new construction, and $48,692 for existing cost. Loans in high cost areas may be higher. PROGAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1999, 15,797 new direct loans and 39,752 guaranteed loans were made. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 7 CFR 1944.1-1944.50; Home Ownership, PA-977, no charge; 7 CFR Part 3550 "Direct Single Family Housing Loans and Grants," (approximate cost $5.70). For guaranteed loans, 1980-D "Subpart D -Rural Housing Loans," (App. cost $8.00). INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Consult your local telephone directory under United States Department of Agriculture for Rural Development field office number. Or on 88 the internet at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.html. Headquarters Office: Director, Single Family Housing Direct Loan Division or Direct Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Division, Rural Housing Service (RHS), Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720- 1474 (direct loans); (202) 720-1452 (guaranteed loans). Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov. 8(a) Business Development
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