Exhibit A-2 to Subpart D of Part 1944 - Information To Be Submitted by Individuals, Farmowners and Family Farm Corporations or Partnerships for Labor Housing Loans

I. Information to be submitted by Individuals, Farmowners and Family Farm Corporation or Partnerships for Labor Housing Loans.

A. Financial Statement. Show assets and liabilities of the applicant, each individual farmer, and each farming partnership or corporation of which the individuals are members. Each statement must be signed and dated. Financial statements of family farm corporation or partnership members with less than a ten percent corporate or partnership interest need not be submitted to FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354.

B. Other Credit. All applicants must provide evidence that they are unable to obtain credit from other sources. Applicants should attach letters showing what rates, terms and conditions are available for the project from private credit sources. In seeking other credit, the assets and personal liability of each of the members must be offered if the applicant is a family farm corporation or partnership.

C. Experience. Describe the experience of each member in owning or operating labor or rental housing. If limited, describe other business experience.

D. Operation. Describe the proposed operation of the housing and its relationship to the farm operation. Include the proposed method of tenant selection, unit maintenances, determining rental charges (if any), payment of utilities, etc.

E. Need. Describe the farming operations in which the laborers to be housed in the units will be used. Include acreages of each crop or details of other operations. Discuss present laborers and their living arrangements and the number and condition of labor housing now provided.

F. Continuing Need. Discuss any possible changes in mechanization or shifts to other farm products that might decrease the need for labor housing in the future.

G. Proposed Security. If a mortgage is not being given on the entire farm, explain why not and describe the sites proposed as security. Attach a map showing the site locations, shopping areas, schools, doctors, hospitals, nearest public water and sewer system, and school bus stop.

H. Proposed Project. Describe the housing proposed to be bought or built (specify which) and the estimated cost. If building sites are to be purchased, show the cost of each. Attach any options available. List any other expenses expected. Show the total cost, the loan requested, and the applicant contribution.

I. Environmental Information. The District Office will advise the application of the applicability of FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354's environmental requirements under subpart G of part 1940 of this chapter which are primarily based on the size of the proposed project. If the pre-application must go to the National Office for approval, the applicant will complete Form FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 1940-20, “Request for Environmental Information.” The District Office will provide assistance and guidance to the applicant in completing this form.

J. Each applicant will prepare and submit HUD 935.2, “Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan”, where they propose developing five (5) or more units. The plan will reflect that occupancy is limited to their employees and that they will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, marital or familial status or National origin.

II. Information to be submitted with SF 424.2 (for application submission).

A. Supplemental. Any information requested to clarify or augment information supplied earlier with the pre-application.

B. Site. Options to purchase or a copy of deeds and mortgages on sites already owned.

C. Surveys. When needed to identify the site, a current survey showing boundaries, geographical features, access to public roads, and public utility location.

D. Plans, Specifications, and Proposed Contracts. Attach one copy of each complete set of building plans and specifications and a bid or contract for construction. A complete site plan is also required.

E. Environmental Information. If not submitted with the pre-application, the applicant will complete Form FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 1940-20, “Request for Environmental Information.”