Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title III of Puspan. L. 87–128, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 307, known as the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1921 of this title and Tables.
Amendments
2002—Puspan. L. 107–171 substituted “lowest of—” for “lower of”, realigned margins for pars., substituted “original loan;” for “original loan or (2) the”, added par. (2), and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Adjustment of Interest Rates
Puspan. L. 100–71, title I, July 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 428, provided that:
“The Secretary may adjust interest rates on existing nonsubsidized loans if he determines such interest rates are excessive in relation to prevailing commercial rates for comparable loans: Provided, That such rate adjustments shall constitute a change in the loan agreement and not a new loan.”