© 2018 RHS HB-1-3555 SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook
Rural Energy Plus loans are available to eligible applicants who purchase a home that is energy efficient.
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The lender will certify the home meets the 2009 IECC standards or a subsequent comparable code. This certification will be made as part of the underwriting analysis submitted to Rural Development when requesting the Conditional Commitment for Loan Note Guarantee.Additional Resource: https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/3555-1chapter12.pdf#page=33