42 U.S.C. § 1474a
Security for direct or insured rural housing loans to farmer applicants
On and after August 8, 1968 , farmer applicants for direct or insured rural housing loans shall be required to provide only such collateral security as is required of owners of nonfarm tracts.
( Pub. L. 90–463, title II, § 201 , Aug. 8, 1968 , 82 Stat. 651 .)