USDA

Question: How do I become a USDA or privately licensed kennel inspector? After all that we know about puppy mills, it seems like some inspectors get "bought out." What training does someone have to have to become a certified kennel inspector? Can anyone do it? Do you have to go through the USDA or can you become a private inspector? What constitutes as an acceptable kennel?

Answer: Contact the HSUS Their info, phone number is on their site on left http://www.hsus.org I think there is a person named Stephanie Shain there who has a lot of information about the whole puppy mill inspection thing. here is it, I got it from the site The Humane Society of the United States 2100 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 202-452-1100 Here is info about the USDA inspection problems http://www.idausa.org/campaigns/puppy/puppymills.html And I just found this. Scroll down to the comments and the articles by reporter Steve Neavling of the Detroit Free Press who writes about the USDA inspection problems. http://hollywooddog.blogspot.com/2007/12/posh-puppy-of-tarzana-and-beverly-hills.html especially the one titled OVERSIGHT OF BREEDERS: Agency faulted for not cracking down on violators Also see this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4r-FcXAXcE (the inspectors that inspect puppy mills are NOT licensed vets, and it doesn't matter because there are vets that WORK FOR puppy mills or even run them. Some vets do indeed help this kind of thing go on. The USDA inspectors themselves have admitted that the USDA has been helping puppy mills, not policing them, and that the USDA is a mess when it comes to puppy mills.)

Question: How long does it take for a USDA loan to close/ underwriting? We are all approved, we just need underwriting? So we are good to go on buying a home in a rural area. We have been pre-qualified and totally approved. We just need to know when we can expect the USDA underwriting to be done. We have heard 20 days. Is this true? If so, is this 20 business days or calendar days? Any info will help us out in planning our move. Thanks!

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Question: How come the Usda wont let people ship Dwarf Citrus trees to some states? Everytime i go to a website that sells these it says, sorry we cant ship to Tx, Fl, Az, Ca. We dont make the rules the USDA does? so i was just wondering ? I live in Texas.

Answer: The reasoning behind these USDA decisions is to keep certain pests and diseases from infecting a states main agricultural crop. Growers that ship stock, such as grapevines or citrus trees from out of state would not be allowed to ship to California (a major wine producing state) or Florida (a major citrus producing state). They do not want their main dollar producing crops infected or wiped out by some "native" insect or disease that hitchhiked in on some nursery stock. Sometimes it is easier to buy certain agricultural stock from the same state. These plants are inspected and certified and are usually available for purchase(most of the time). ...$Billy Ray$

Question: Is Glen Beck responsible for the USDA , reconsidering their decision to ask Shirley Sherrod to resign ? . Glen Beck went off on the USDA for forcing Shirley Sherrod to resign on yesterdays show. Now today, USDA is trying to back pedal, and is reconsidering their position. Was Glen Beck responsible for the administrations change of mind over the false racism charges against Shirley Sherrod ?

Answer: couldn't be, Beck is white. The white man doesn't want justice! Have you not been watching the President. Beck must be destroyed for his own good. Reeducated in one of those camps. or maybe not. If Beck is right, that would mean the president is misrepresenting the situation for his own gain?.......not possible. Not in America.

Question: How long of a wait for a USDA home loan to be approved? The loan has already been processed by the loan officer and their underwriter. It has been sent to USDA. How long of a turnaround time should we expect for USDA to approve the loan? In NC if that makes a difference.

Answer: Right now the turnaround time can be anywhere between 2-3 days & around 2 weeks. It really depends what company you are going through. I know a lot of companies are experiencing a high volume in loans because of the tax credit & also falling house prices.

Question: Has anyone received a USDA rural development home loan? If so How hard is it to qualify? I am currently applying for a USDA rural development home loan and I was wondering how hard it is to be approved for one, I have already been qualified by my income. Once I am approved is it a pain to go through or is it somewhat easy?

Answer: The USDA product is a simply wonderful one. Qualification is easy and so is the process. The only caveat is that both the borrower and the property must meet the program guidelines. Sounds like you meet the income guidelines and as long as your property is in an approved area, you should have not trouble. From a loan officer's prospective, I wish there were more approved areas in my location so that I could use this program more often. USDA will finance the closing costs, it is 100% financing, and they are not credit score driven like Fannie Mae. This program makes it easy to get people into homes at a great rate and with minimal, if any, expense. Lucky you!

Question: how long is the usda loan taking to go through underwriters for polk county, oregon? We are currently seeking out a home in Dallas, Oregon. We were told a week ago that it was taking 12 days for the USDA loans to clear through underwriting in Polk County. Has that estimate improved?

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Question: where do you apply for a usda guaranteed home loan? I am interested in applying for a usda home loan, however, I am unclear on where you apply?

Answer: These loans are also called RD loans- (rural development)- you must have a 620 credit score but they will finance 100% plus the RD fee of 2%. Property must be in a rural location. Call any lender- ask if they do RD loans- you apply through an RD lender. Good luck! I see where someone said up to a year to process! No way- 30 to 60 days- not sure what lender she has been using but that is ridiculous! Lastly- do not call one of these people here on your answers- call a lender who does not use YA to get business. A legitimate lender would NEVER do this!

Question: How long does it take to close a USDA loan? My file was submitted to USDA in mid-December and my lender is estimating closing in mid-February. I was wondering if any one has recently closed a USDA loan and if so how long did it take to close after USDA reviewed the file and approved it? My agent has not had a USDA loan before and my lender fails to answer most of my questions. I live in Washington state.

Answer: It all depends on your local RD/USDA office. The longest turn time I have heard of is 7-10 business days. Do you know for sure that your lender has submitted your file to RD for final approval? I had a client recently that worked with a lender for 2 months on a USDA loan and she was so frustrated with the whole thing she turned her file over to me and I had her closed in a little over 3 weeks. You may want to call the local RD office and confirm that they have your file.

Question: Getting a health certificate from the USDA or Ministry of Agriculture? My dog is coming with us on vacation to the US from Brazil. I know that we require documentation from the Ministry of Agriculture here in Brazil in order for him to clear customs in the US, and the same documentation from the USDA in order for Macho to clear customs in Brazil. What do I have to do, or what documentation do I need to bring/ have in order to get the certificate of health? Thanks for any advice from experienced travelers with pets! Did you get Penfold microchipped yet? Oh, I bet he's tattooed, right? ;* Bjs!

Answer: When I take Penfold fairy bear and myself out of the country they charge us extra to come home because they don't want us to leave even though we can't wait to because we got poisoned and are half dead. Sorry I dunno much but I starred because I have American friends with amnimals and they are themselves furry.

Question: What is required to become a USDA licensed breeder of exotic pets? I'm wondering what the requirements are and the procedure to become a USDA breeder of exotic pets (I'm specifically thinking hedgehog.) Also, I thought I may have read somewhere that you can't be a breeder AND an exhibitor - is this true?

Answer: Have you contacted the USDA? I'm thinking they can tell you all you need to know.

Question: What is the Best way to grow a Colorado Blue Spuce in West Texas USDA Zone 7b? Amateur gardener needs expert advise from veteran gardeners in West Texas on how to grow a Colorado Blue Spruce in USDA zone 7b. I've tried almost everything except a greenhouse.

Answer: If you'll permit someone from up river a bit to answer, rotsa ruck. I'm like 6b/7a and have a devil of a time. The tree is in a heavily irrigated area (lawn)....with river, not well water. If it gets too much well water, I see more salt damage. It's too hot, too dry, the soil is too alkaline and maybe too salty. Granted, you might have enough cold winter days, but the summer heat is beyond the limit for this mountain dweller. Time to find something else. How about an Atlas Cedar? Even then it's going to be a challenge.

Question: How long does it take for USDA to underwrite a loan package? We have been approved, all conditions met, by our lender. The lender has submitted the loan to USDA for underwriting now. We are suppose to close on Sept. 30th. The loan is in the Alabama office for USDA. Was already locked and was registered at the first of the month. I have heard anywhere from 48hours to 2 weeks.....

Answer: The USDA office near me says that all paperwork is processed within 72 hours. Don't believe this. The last USDA deal that I did took 78 days from contract date.Good luck.

Question: how much does it cost to get a USDA health certificate legalized by the Brazilian Consulate for a dog? I will be going to Brazil and I need to have a USDA approved health certificate legalized by the Brazilian Consulate. How much does it cost and how long does it take?

Answer: Entry of family pets into Brazil Family pets, such as dogs, cats and birds may enter Brazil upon presentation of: Health certificate issued by a local veterinarian and endorsed by the local Department of Agriculture - USDA, located at: 6300 NW 36th Ave, Miami, 33147 Phone: (305) 526-2926 - FAX: (305) 526-2929 The certificate must be legalized by the Brazilian Consulate. Legalization is valid for thirty days from the stamped date of the US Department of Agriculture endorsement. There is no quarantine period on arrival of pet in Brazil. Cost US 20.00 per document in US Postal Money Order (available at any Post Office agency), payable to Consulate General of Brazil. Any other type of payment will not be accepted. By Mail Enclose a self-addressed and pre-stamped envelope for the return of the documents. The Consulate General will receive correspondence sent via US Postal Service, as well as all courier services. However, the Consulate will only return documents via US POSTAL SERVICE such as: First Class, Certified, Priority or Express Mail. Documents wiil not be returned via any courier services such as: DHL, FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE and others. The Consulate cannot be held responsible for lost or delayed mail. E-mail: [email protected]

Question: How long does a person have to stay in a USDA loan, before they can refinance with another mortgage company? The individual took the loan out quite awhile back, when she was a struggling single mother. Now she is making around 80K per year, and doing fine. Wants to refinance so as to consolidate debts into a low interest, low payment fixed loan. The prospective mortgage companies won't touch her existing loan due to the fact that it is a USDA loan.

Answer: Whenever you can find an institution that will buy it and refinance it to you. But, you wouldn't be able to afford their interest rates. I would suggest that you contact USDA and see if they could apply a moritorium for you for delayed payments and possibly, they may even refinance it for you if you can meet their standards for this action.

Question: How will medical bills effect a USDA loan approval? My husband and I are going to see about a USDA loan to buy our first home, however I owe about $2,000 in medical bills. Does anyone know if this will pose a problem?

Answer: It isn't very much debt, so no problem on that end. Of course it depends on how low your income is. Medical bills are like any other, if you are making your payments they improve your credit.