(a) Lenders are responsible for originating and servicing loans guaranteed by the Agency under this part in accordance with the provisions of this part and, for those guaranteed loans issued under one of the guaranteed loan programs identified in § 5001.1(a)(1) through (4), with the provisions of the applicable guaranteed loan program. Any action or inaction on the part of the Agency does not relieve the lender of its responsibilities.

(b) Lenders can contract for services, but such contracting does not relieve a Lender from its responsibilities as identified in this part or, where applicable, in the applicable guaranteed loan program identified in § 5001.1.

(c) If a lender fails to comply with the requirements of this part, the Agency may reduce any loss payment in accordance with the lender's agreement and loan note guarantee.