USDA Finalizes Rural Business Loan Guarantee Regulations
Published Date: 12/12/2025
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Summary
The USDA’s Rural Development agencies have confirmed new rules to improve how they manage loans that help rural businesses, housing, utilities, and energy projects. These changes affect borrowers applying for guaranteed loans and aim to keep things running smoothly and fairly. The final rules took effect on November 29, 2024, so anyone involved should be ready to follow the updated guidelines.
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Marijuana or Illegal Income Blocks Loan Guarantees
If your organization gets income from marijuana operations or any other illegal drug, drug paraphernalia, or illegal activity, you are not eligible for USDA guaranteed loans. This rule applies to guaranteed loans for Community Facilities, Water and Waste Disposal, Business and Industry, and Rural Energy for America (REAP) and is confirmed in Sec. 5001.127 effective November 29, 2024.
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