Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Business & Industry Loan Compliance
A checklist for Business and Industry loan compliance, used by rural businesses with guaranteed loans to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with USDA Rural Development.
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What is on this checklist
- Business and Industry loan application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Business plan and financial projections
- Lender and guarantee documents
- Collateral and insurance records
- Job and project reports
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Rural Development and SBA.
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