FSA-2518 Delinquent Borrower Acceptance of Offer for Loan Servici

This form is available electronically. Form Approved - OMB No. 0560-0233

FSA-2518		U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE		Position 4
(12-31-07)		Farm Service Agency
		ACCEPTANCE OF PRIMARY LOAN SERVICING FOR BORROWERS WHO RECEIVED FORM FSA-2510 OR FSA-2514 AND APPLIED FOR SERVICING
TO:	Farm Service Agency
	[FSA Office Name/Address]
	[Office Address]
	[City, State, Zip Code]

I have received and read your offer to restructure my Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Loan Programs (FLP) debt.

[Insert the applicable paragraphs: first paragraph, one of two options; second paragraph, only if applicable]

1. I accept FSA’s offer of primary loan servicing. I understand that I must accept FSA’s offer within 45 days of receiving Form FSA-2517 or FSA will move toward acceleration of my loans and liquidation of my security.

OR

1. I accept FSA’s offer of primary loan servicing as follows. I understand I must accept FSA’s offer within 45 days of receiving form FSA-2517 or FSA will move toward acceleration of my loans and liquidation of my security.

I want FSA to restructure my debt:

A. With a write down giving me a higher cash flow margin than without a write down.

B. Without a write down giving me a lower cash flow margin than if I would take the write down.

2. I intend to pay FSA the net recovery value of any nonessential assets that FSA has said I own. I understand that I must pay the net recovery value of the nonessential assets within 45 days of receiving form FSA-2517.

(End of optional paragraphs)

Note: This form must be signed by all parties (entity and individual) that executed the promissory note(s) or assumption agreement(s) and have not previously been released of liability for the debt. All parties may either sign one form or duplicates of the form, but all must sign.

3A. Borrower’s Name		3B. Signature	3C. Date
     			     
4A. Borrower’s Name		4B. Signature	4C. Date
     			     
5A. Borrower’s Name		5B. Signature	5C. Date
     			     
6A. Borrower’s Name		6B. Signature	6C. Date
     			     
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