Fsa-2232 Conditional Commitment

This form is available electronically.

FSA-2232
(11-05-20)

Form Approved - OMB No. 0560-0155
OMB Expiration date: 09/30/2023

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency

Position 2

CONDITIONAL COMMITMENT
(See Page 4 for Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Statements.)

PART A – GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Lender's Name and Mailing Address

2. Type Loan
FO

OL

3. Principal Amount of Loan or
Line of Credit Ceiling
5. Loan Applicant’s Name

OL/LOC

CL

4. Percent of Guarantee

$
6. FSA Account Number (ST and CO code/FSA ID Number)

%

From an examination of information supplied by the lender on the above proposed loan, and other relevant information, it appears that the
transaction can be properly completed.
Therefore, the United States of America acting through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) hereby agrees that, in accordance with 7 C.F.R.
Part 762 and related forms, it will execute FSA-2235, Loan Guarantee, subject to the conditions and requirements specified in said
regulations and included below.
PART B - CONDITIONS
7.

To obtain a FSA-2235, Loan Guarantee, the lender must submit the following to FSA:
A.

This FSA-2232 with Part D completed and executed indicating acceptance of the conditions.

B.

FSA-2236, Loan Closing Report and Loan Certification.

C.

A copy of a properly executed debt instrument (promissory note or loan agreement).

D.

A guarantee fee in the amount of $

In addition, the lender will be required to:
E.

Execute an FSA-2221, Interest Assistance Agreement, if Interest Assistance is included in the loan.

F.

Execute an FSA-2201, Lender's Agreement, if a current version has not already been executed.

G.

Submit a copy of an evaluation of collateral from standard eligible lenders or micro lenders if not previously submitted. If an appraisal is
completed instead of an evaluation, the lender must retain a copy of the appraisal in their file, but the lender is not required to submit a copy

8.

to FSA.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Lender agrees that any provisions in its security instruments, including promissory notes, security agreements, financing statements, deeds of
trust, or other forms used by the lender to evidence or secure a guaranteed loan, which do not comply with 7 C.F.R. Part 762, are unenforceable
by the lender without the written concurrence of FSA. Such provisions and enforcement are waived by the lender.

9.

The lender agrees that FSA has not nor will not certify to the validity, accuracy, legality, or enforceability of any note, security agreement,
financing statement, deed of trust or other forms which lender may have provided to FSA, the providing of such forms being for informational
purposes only.
INTEREST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
If the subject guaranteed loan has been approved for participation in the interest assistance program, FSA will reimburse interest to the lender at a
maximum of 4 percent per annum of average outstanding principal, subject to limitations in FSA regulations. Interest assistance is available
under this commitment for a period not to exceed
years or the term of the loan, whichever is less, subject to limitations in FSA
regulations. Availability of interest assistance is subject to the loan being closed in accordance with the conditions of this commitment and with
FSA regulations. Interest assistance availability is subject to the execution of FSA-2221, Interest Assistance Agreement, and compliance with
the conditions of the agreement.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or
USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages
other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office
or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to
USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email:
[email protected]. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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10.

REQUIREMENTS FOR LOANS SECURED BY CHATTELS
As required in 7 CFR Part 762.140, yearly accounting and reconciliation with the security agreement is required for all chattel loan collateral, i.e.,
livestock, farming and other equipment, crops, other farm products, supplies, inventory, accounts and contract rights, and general intangibles.
An assignment will be obtained on all USDA crop and livestock program payments and all crop insurance proceeds when required as security.
All collateral pertains to that now owned and hereafter acquired.

11.

OPERATING LINE OF CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

12.

A.

The total principal balance owed at any one time on advances made within an approved line of credit may not exceed the line of credit
ceiling.

B.

The total amount of line of credit advances and income releases cannot exceed the total estimated expenses, less interest expense, as
indicated on the borrower’s plan, unless the plan is revised and continues to reflect a feasible plan.

C.

Prior to any future year advances, standard eligible lenders must submit a copy of the borrower's income and expenses for the previous
year, the projected cash flow for the borrower's operation for the upcoming operating cycle, a current balance sheet, and a certification
that the borrower is in compliance with the provisions of the line of credit agreement and the income and loan proceeds for the previous
year have been accounted for. All of the above items are to be submitted for FSA written approval before future year's advances are made.

HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION
A.

This commitment is conditional upon loan proceeds not being used for a purpose that will contribute to excessive erosion of highly
erodible land or to the conversion of wetlands to produce an agricultural commodity.

B.

All guaranteed lenders will be required to monitor compliance of these requirements as part of their servicing responsibilities. During loan
servicing contacts the borrower's compliance is to be reviewed and analyzed. If the borrower violates 7 CFR Part 12 the loan will be in
default.

C.

If loan applicants' farm properties contain any highly erodible land, wetland, or converted wetland, the lender will include the following
provisions in its debt and security instruments:
''Default shall also exist if any loan proceeds are used for a purpose that will contribute to excessive erosion of highly erodible land or to
the conversion of wetland to produce or to make possible the production of an agricultural commodity, as provided by 7 CFR Part 12.''

13.

CROP INSURANCE
The loan applicant will obtain at least catastrophic risk protection insurance coverage or sign a benefits waiver for each of their economically
significant crops, for which coverage is offered or reinsured by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.

14.

LOAN PURPOSE
List approved loan purposes and amounts below. The total amount to be advanced on a line of credit will not exceed the projected credit needs
for the operating cycle:

15.

INTEREST RATE AND TERMS
The interest rate on both the guaranteed portion and the nonguaranteed portion will not exceed the maximums established in
7 C.F.R. Part 762.124(a). This loan will have the following interest rate and terms: (If rate is variable, indicate basis only.):

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SECURITY
This loan will be secured by the collateral listed below: If an evaluation or appraisal was not completed at the time of the request for guarantee,
this loan is approved subject to the lender obtaining an evaluation or appraisal, prior to loan closing completed in accordance with 7 C.F.R. Part
762, to support the following estimated values. Standard eligible lenders or micro lenders must submit an evaluation of collateral, acceptable to
FSA, prior to receiving FSA-2235, Loan Guarantee. If an appraisal is completed instead of an evaluation, the lender must certify the appraisal is
in their files.
Required Security:
A.
Item Description

B.
Lien Position

C.
Estimated Value

TOTALS:

D.
Amount of Prior
Lien

E.
Collateral Value

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

OTHER
17. Other requirements: (Insert any additional conditions or on an attachment referred to in this space; otherwise insert ''NONE'').

PART C – AGENCY SIGNATURE
18. This conditional commitment becomes null and void unless the lender accepts the conditions, closes the loan, and requests the
guarantee within
days, unless this time is extended in writing by FSA, or upon the lender's earlier notification to FSA that it does
not desire to obtain an FSA guarantee. Any negotiations concerning these conditions must be completed by that time.
19A. Signature of Authorized Agency Official

19B. Date (MM-DD-YYYY)

19C. Name (Printed)

19D. Title

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PART D – ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF CONDITIONS
20.
To: Farm Service Agency (FSA)
The conditions of FSA-2232, Conditional Commitment, outlined on previous pages:

21.

A.

are acceptable and the undersigned lender intends to proceed with the loan transaction and to request issuance of the guarantee at the
appropriate time.

B.

are acceptable, but for other reasons, the undersigned lender does not desire a guarantee and withdraws the application.

C.

are not acceptable, and for that reason the undersigned lender does not desire a guarantee and withdraws the application.

D.

are not acceptable but would be acceptable if the following changes were made:

Lender hereby certifies that it will comply with the requirements and regulations of 7 CFR Part 762, and FSA-2201, Lender's Agreement.
If Item 20A above is checked:

22.

A.

It is understood that the following information may now be released upon request: Name and address of applicant, name and address of
lender, amount of loan, and general purpose of loan.

B.

It is anticipated that the loan will be closed in approximately

days.

NOTE TO LENDER: Complete and execute the Acceptance or Rejection of Conditions as indicated above on the copy of this form and
return completed form to the FSA Office address provided:

23A. Signature of Lender Representative

23B. Date (MM-DD-YYYY)

23C. Name (Printed)

23D. Title

NOTE:

The following statement is made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a – as amended). The authority for requesting the
information identified on this form is 7 CFR Part 762, the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.), the Agricultural
Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-79) and 7 CFR Part 762. The information will be used to establish the lender’s agreement to the terms and conditions
for obtaining the requested FSA Farm Loan Programs benefits. The information collected on this form may be disclosed to other Federal, State,
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 applicable Routine Uses identified in the System of Records Notice for USDA/FSA-14,
Applicant/Borrower. Providing the requested information is voluntary. However, failure to furnish the requested information may result in a
denial of the requested FSA Farm Loan Programs benefits.
The provisions of criminal and civil fraud, privacy, and other statutes may be applicable to the information provided.
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 05600155. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 18 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR COUNTY FSA OFFICE.