Case numbers.

(a) Section 184 case numbers may only be obtained by a Direct Guarantee Lender. (b) To obtain a case number, the Direct Guarantee Lender must: (1) Have an active loan application from a Borrower(s) with an identified property; (2) Provide evidence of borrower eligibility, as prescribed in § 1005.401(a); (3) Verify that the property is located in a Section 184 Approved Program Area; (4) Confirm that the Loan does not exceed the Section 184 Loan limit; and (5) Submit Loan specific information as prescribed in Section 184 Program Guidance. (c) Case numbers are automatically cancelled after a period as identified in Section 184 Program Guidance, unless a Firm Commitment is issued, or an extension is granted by HUD in accordance with Section 184 Program Guidance prior to the expiration of the case number.