(a) First priority. When there is a shortage of loan funds, approved applications will be funded in the order of the date the application was received, whether or not complete.

(b) Secondary priorities. If two or more applications were received on the same date, the Agency will give preference to:

(1) First, an applicant who is a veteran of any war;

(2) Second, an applicant who is not a veteran, but:

(i) Has a dependent family;

(ii) Is able to make a downpayment; or

(iii) Owns livestock and farm implements necessary to farm successfully.

(3) Third, to other eligible applicants.