24 CFR §1005.445

1. (a)Section 184 case numbers may only be obtained by a Direct Guarantee Lender.
2. (b)To obtain a case number, the Direct Guarantee Lender must:
   1. (1)Have an active loan application from a Borrower(s) with an identified property;
   2. (2)Provide evidence of borrower eligibility, as prescribed in § 1005.401(a);
   3. (3)Verify that the property is located in a Section 184 Approved Program Area;
   4. (4)Confirm that the Loan does not exceed the Section 184 Loan limit; and
   5. (5)Submit Loan specific information as prescribed in Section 184 Program Guidance.
3. (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.