7 CFR Part 4290
121 sections.
- § 4290.10Description of the Rural Business Investment Company Program
- § 4290.15Leveraged and Non-leveraged Rural Business Investment Companies
- § 4290.20Legal basis and applicability of this part 4290
- § 4290.30Amendments to Act and regulations
- § 4290.40How to read this part 4290
- § 4290.45Responsibility for implementing this part 4290
- § 4290.50Definition of terms
- § 4290.100Business form
- § 4290.110Qualified management
- § 4290.120Plan to invest in Rural Areas
- § 4290.130Identified Rural Areas
- § 4290.140Approval of initial Management Expenses
- § 4290.150Management and ownership diversity requirement
- § 4290.160Special rules for Partnership RBICs and LLC RBICs
- § 4290.165Obligations of Control Persons
- § 4290.200Adequate capital for RBICs
- § 4290.210Minimum capital requirements for RBICs
- § 4290.230Private Capital for RBICs
- § 4290.240Limitations on non-cash capital contributions in Private Capital
- § 4290.300When and how to apply for a RBIC License
- § 4290.310Contents of application
- § 4290.320Contents of comprehensive business plan
- § 4290.330Guarantee fee
- § 4290.340Evaluation and selection—general
- § 4290.350Eligibility and completeness
- § 4290.360Initial review of Applicant's management team's qualifications
- § 4290.370Evaluation criteria
- § 4290.380Selection
- § 4290.390Licensing as a RBIC
- § 4290.400Changes in ownership of 10 percent or more of RBIC but no change of Control
- § 4290.410Changes in Control of RBIC (through change in ownership or otherwise)
- § 4290.420Prohibition on exercise of ownership or Control rights in RBIC before approval
- § 4290.430Notification of transactions that may change ownership or Control
- § 4290.440Standards governing prior approval for a proposed transfer of Control
- § 4290.450Notification of pledge of RBIC's shares
- § 4290.460Restrictions on Common Control or ownership of two (or more) RBICs
- § 4290.470Prior approval of merger, consolidation, or reorganization of RBIC
- § 4290.480Prior approval of changes to RBIC's business plan
- § 4290.500Lawful operations under the Act
- § 4290.502Representations to the public
- § 4290.503RBIC's adoption of an approved valuation policy
- § 4290.504Equipment of USDA or SBA officials
- § 4290.506Safeguarding the RBIC's assets/Internal controls
- § 4290.507Violations based on false filings and nonperformance of agreements with the Agency or SBA
- § 4290.508Compliance with non-discrimination laws and regulations applicable to federally-assisted programs
- § 4290.509Employment of USDA or SBA officials
- § 4290.510Approval of RBIC's Investment Adviser/Manager
- § 4290.520Management Expenses of a RBIC
- § 4290.530Restrictions on investments of idle funds by RBICs
- § 4290.550Prior approval of secured third-party debt of RBICs
- § 4290.585Voluntary decrease in RBIC's Regulatory Capital
- § 4290.600General requirement for RBIC to maintain and preserve records
- § 4290.610Required certifications for Loans and Investments
- § 4290.620Requirements to obtain information from Portfolio Concerns
- § 4290.630Requirement for RBICs to file financial statements and supplementary information with the Agency
- § 4290.640Requirement to file portfolio financing reports with the Agency
- § 4290.650Requirement to report portfolio valuations to the Agency
- § 4290.660Other items required to be filed by RBIC with the Agency
- § 4290.680Reporting changes in RBIC not subject to prior approval
- § 4290.690Examinations
- § 4290.691Responsibilities of RBIC during examination
- § 4290.692Examination fees
- § 4290.700Requirements concerning types of enterprises to receive financing
- § 4290.720Enterprises that may be ineligible for Financing
- § 4290.730Financings which constitute conflicts of interest
- § 4290.740Portfolio diversification (“overline” limitation)
- § 4290.760How a change in size or activity of a Portfolio Concern affects the RBIC and the Portfolio Concern
- § 4290.800Financings in the form of Equity Securities
- § 4290.810Financings in the form of Loans
- § 4290.815Financings in the form of Debt Securities
- § 4290.820Financings in the form of guarantees
- § 4290.825Purchasing securities from an underwriter or other third party
- § 4290.830Minimum term of Financing
- § 4290.835Exceptions to minimum term of Financing
- § 4290.840Maximum term of Financing
- § 4290.845Maximum rate of amortization on Loans and Debt Securities
- § 4290.850Restrictions on redemption of Equity Securities
- § 4290.860Financing fees and expense reimbursements a RBIC may receive from an Enterprise
- § 4290.880Assets acquired in liquidation of Portfolio securities
- § 4290.885Disposition of assets to RBIC's Associates or to competitors of Portfolio Concerns
- § 4290.900Management fees for services provided to an Enterprise by RBIC or its Associate
- § 4290.1100Type of Leverage and application procedures
- § 4290.1120General eligibility requirements for Leverage
- § 4290.1130Leverage fees payable by RBIC
- § 4290.1140RBIC's acceptance of remedies under § 4290.1810
- § 4290.1150Maximum amount of Leverage for a RBIC
- § 4290.1200Leverage commitment to a RBIC—application procedure, amount, and term
- § 4290.1220Requirement for RBIC to file financial statements at the time of request for a draw
- § 4290.1230Draw-downs by RBIC under Leverage commitment
- § 4290.1240Funding of RBIC's draw request through sale to third-party
- § 4290.1500Restrictions on distributions to RBIC investors while RBIC has outstanding Leverage
- § 4290.1600Agency's authority to issue and guarantee Trust Certificates
- § 4290.1610Effect of prepayment or early redemption of Leverage on a Trust Certificate
- § 4290.1620Functions of agents, including Central Registration Agent, Selling Agent and Fiscal Agent
- § 4290.1630Regulation of Brokers and Dealers and disclosure to purchasers of Leverage or Trust Certificates
- § 4290.1640Agency's access to records of the CRA, Brokers, Dealers and Pool or Trust assemblers
- § 4290.1700Agency's transfer of interest in a RBIC's Leverage security
- § 4290.1710Agency's authority to collect or compromise claims
- § 4290.1720Characteristics of Agency's guarantee
- § 4290.1810Events of default and the Agency's remedies for RBIC's noncompliance with terms of Debentures
- § 4290.1830RBIC's Capital Impairment definition and general requirements
- § 4290.1840Computation of RBIC's Capital Impairment Percentage
- § 4290.1900Termination of participation as a RBIC
- § 4290.1910Non-waiver of rights or terms of Leverage security
- § 4290.1920RBIC's application for exemption from a regulation in this part 4290
- § 4290.1930Effect of changes in this part 4290 on transactions previously consummated
- § 4290.1940Integration of this part with other regulations applicable to USDA's programs
- § 4290.2000Operational Assistance Grants to RBICs
- § 4290.3000Non-leveraged RBICs—General
- § 4290.3003Responsibilities for implementing Non-leveraged RBICs
- § 4290.3005Qualifications for the Non-leveraged RBIC Program
- § 4290.3010Application and Approval Process for RBIC licensing without Leverage
- § 4290.3015Evaluation and selection of Non-leveraged RBICs
- § 4290.3020Changes in Ownership, Structure, or Control
- § 4290.3025Managing the Operations of a RBIC
- § 4290.3030Financing of Enterprises by RBICs
- § 4290.3035Recordkeeping, Reporting, and Examination Requirements for RBICs
- § 4290.3040Financial Assistance for RBICs
- § 4290.3041Events of default and the Agency's remedies for RBIC's noncompliance with terms of licensure
- § 4290.3045Computation of RBIC's Capital Impairment
- § 4290.3050Operational Assistance Grants for RBICs
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.