# Driving Efficiency in Farm Loan Delivery

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Agriculture Department; Farm Service Agency |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-09-04 |
| Effective | 2026-10-01 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 7 CFR 761, 7 CFR 762, 7 CFR 763, 7 CFR 764, 7 CFR 765 |
| Summary | The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is amending the Farm Loan Program (FLP) regulations to permanently implement the Application Fast Track (AFT) process, which expedites underwriting for certain direct loan applicants by using financial benchmarks and historical repayment data to identify applicants least likely to default. This rule also includes regulatory changes intended to improve program efficiency and support IT modernization efforts consisting of minor policy changes, clarifications, and technical corrections. These changes are part of FSA's ongoing effort to deliver farmer-focused programs |
| Document number | 2026-18164 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18164/driving-efficiency-in-farm-loan-delivery). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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