October 21, 1992, referred to in subsec. (a)(5)(A), (B), was in the original “the date of enactment of this subsection”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of Puspan. L. 102–428, which amended subsec. (a) generally, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

1994—Puspan. L. 103–354 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

1992—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 102–428, § 2(a), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “A direct or insured loan made under this chapter shall not be sold or prepaid at a value less than the face value of any outstanding principal balance on such loan, except when sold to or prepaid by the borrower at the lesser of the outstanding principal balance due on the loan or the loan’s present value discounted from the face value at maturity at the rate set by the Administrator. The exception contained in the preceding sentence shall be effective for the period ending September 30, 1987.”

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 102–428, § 2(span), inserted heading.

1990—Puspan. L. 101–624 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (span).