@stinastina wrote:Hey, guys ! The government is back open and my application has been complete per the packager two weeks ago.
The packager is sending my app to FAHE on Monday. FAHE takes about 5 days to review it before sending it to USDA. I've already got my new money order for the USDA credit check.
So glad to be moving forward !
I hope we all get an invite to the housewarming party! 
Just a quick update. I asked my packager for an update last Friday (a week after he should have sent my app to FAHE) and verification he sent my package to FAHE. He said yes, he sent and just be patient. I pressed him for more details and he has not responded.
I also emailed FAHE and received no response.
I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for an update once a week. I am perturbed that they would act like I'm bothering them.
I almost feel like just buying a cheap house anywhere like another poster did. There have been shoot outs on my street almost every week since the new year. An officer was shot and killed 3 blocks from me. There was a shoot out at Red Lobster 4 blocks in the opposite direction. Then at the gas station 2 blocks from me. Some lady flipped her car and crashed into the lamp across the street from me. It's been crazier than usual and plus my ex has been hanging around the neighborhood since his new girlfriend died.
It doesn't hurt to have a back up plan. I'm going to save 3500 for an FHA loan and keep an eye out for a cheap house. If I have to fix it up, it will be my headache and joy.
Hey, guys ! GREAT News !! My loan package was sent to USDA ! Woo hoo ! I'm doing this !
I know I can't wait for the happy ending to your story! 
@kberly69 wrote:I know I can't wait for the happy ending to your story!
Thanks so much ! I'm ready for it !
Here's an update, MFers !
So I had called the USDA earlier this week to confirm they received my application. I didn't get a call back so I called this morning. No answer so instead of leaving a message, I tossed around the idea of driving up there with my money order in hand. I called this afternoon and got someone. She said they did not use whatever method it was to have applications electronically sent anywhere in Georgia. After several minutes on hold, she found my application, went over it and found an error that my packager made. She seemed pretty on top of things although she warned me because of the shut down, they were still working on December applications. But she did say I could go ahead and send my money order in so they could pull my credit report. Yippee !
I mailed off my money order this evening. It should get there no later than Friday. I got her name and thanked her. I'm getting closer !
@Anonymous wrote:Which ofice are you working with? I am also in Atl, Georgia
Cartersvile but I'm not going to recommend them right now. Even though the lady I talked to was able to spot problems on my app, she made some strange comments and was quick to claim there was fraud because of whatever mistakes my packager made. She also questioned how I had food stamps when she herself was denied (well, I don't make those decisions so what could I say) and she seemed bothered by that.
When I think about our conversation, I wonder if I should have sent my package back to the original office or not. Even though they seemed not to know how to process applications.