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United States Department of Agriculture

PN 653: Changes to RD Instruction 440.1

January 16, 2026

Summary

Procedure Notice 653 updates Exhibit B of USDA RD Instruction 440.1 to reflect the current Treasury Judgment interest rate. This update is effective as of January 1, 2026, for applicable Rural Development loan programs.

FORM RD 2006-46 (Rev. 01-98)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT Washington, D.C 20250

MANUAL: WSAL ISSUE No.: PN 653 DATE: January 16, 2026

PROCEDURE NOTICE

RD MANUAL CHANGES

INSERT RD INS 440.1 (WSAL) INTEREST RATES, AMORTIZATION, GUARANTEE FEE, ANNUAL CHARGE, AND FIXED PERIOD. This Instruction is partially revised as follows:

Exhibit B: To update the Treasury Judgement rate and the effective date of January 1, 2026.

REMOVE INSERT
Exhibit B dated 12-15-25. Exhibit B revised 01-16-26.

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READ PROCEDURE - DISCUSS IN STAFF CONFERENCE - KEEP PROCEDURE MANUAL UP TO DATE

Source: https://www.rd.usda.gov/media/file/download/pn653.pdf

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