On Thursday, April 27, 2010, The US House of Representatives passed the Rural Housing Preservation & Stabilization Act of 2010.  This bill must still be voted and approved by the US Senate before the anticipated changes below can be implemented:Increase the Guarantee Fee up to 3.5% on loans for housing & buildings on adequate farms.Authorize the Sec of Agriculture to collect an annual fee during the term of such loan, of up to 0.50% of its outstanding principal balanceIf this passes the Senate it guarantees the USDA Rural Development up to $30 billion in loans in the Fiscal Year 2010.  (Represents an additional $18 billion in loans making authority for the reminder of this year.) I will keep you updated as more information becomes available.