[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 7, Volume 15] [Revised as of January 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 7CFR4279.165] [Page 582-583] TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE CHAPTER XLII--RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE AND RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 4279_GUARANTEED LOANMAKING--Table of Contents Subpart B_Business and Industry Loans Sec. 4279.165 Evaluation of application. (a) General review. The Agency will evaluate the application and make a determination whether the borrower is eligible, the proposed loan is for an eligible purpose, there is reasonable assurance of repayment ability, there is sufficient collateral and equity, and the proposed loan complies with all applicable statutes and regulations. If the Agency determines it is unable to guarantee the loan, the lender will be informed in writing. Such notification will include the reasons for denial of the guarantee. (b) Environmental requirements. The environmental review process must be completed, in accordance with subpart G of part 1940 of this title, prior to the [[Page 583]] issuance of the Conditional Commitment, loan approval, or obligation of funds, whichever occurs first.