The integrity of the information presented in the mortgage application process of the utmost importance. Applicants and lenders should be aware that they will be held responsible for the validity of the information submitted to the Agency. Applicants must provide truthful information when applying for a guaranteed loan. Applicants who provide false information, or who fail to disclose relevant information, will be denied a guaranteed loan. Falsification of information or disclosure can jeopardize any issued Loan Note Guarantee or continued eligibility of the approved lender, depending on the severity of the action
The types of information covered by this policy include all documentation and information submitted by the approved lender when requesting a Conditional Commitment, Loan Note Guarantee, or servicing action request. Fraud or other criminal misconduct in connection with his or her application will be reported to the appropriate office or Agency as required by state or federal law. These include the Office of Inspector General, state agencies, or other entities that may take whatever action is required by law.
Any intentional or negligent misrepresentation of information contained in the application package may result in civil liability, including monetary damages, to any person who may suffer any loss due to reliance upon any misrepresentation made on the application and/or in criminal penalties including but not limited to, fine or imprisonment or both under the provisions of Title 18, United States Code, Sec. 1001, et seq.
Additional Resource: https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/3555-1chapter08.pdf#page11