As a general policy, FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 borrowers will be discouraged from giving other creditors junior liens on real estate securing an FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 loan. (For Sections 502 and 504 loans, see § 1965.111 of Subpart C of Part 1965 of this chapter).

(a) Processing request. When consent to a junior lien is requested by a borrower, the County Supervisor may consent by executing Form FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 465-1 or other form approved by OGC for use in the state provided:

(1) The terms of the junior lien debt are such that repayment is not likely to jeopardize payment of the FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 loan;

(2) Operating plans made with the junior lienholder are consistent with plans made with FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354;

(3) Total debt against the security will not exceed its market value; and

(4) The junior lienholder agrees in writing not to foreclose the mortgage before a discussion with the County Supervisor and after giving a reasonable specified period of written notice to FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354.

(b) Consent not requested or granted. When a junior lien is placed on any property without FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 consent and consent cannot be granted under this section, FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 may continue with the loan as long as the borrower pays FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 loans as agreed, maintains the security, and meets all other conditions of the loan. The existence of a junior lien cannot be treated as a default. The County Supervisor will continue to service the loan to protect the Government's security interest.