TO PROVIDE A TIMELY SERIES OF
COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON A GEOGRAPHIC AND NATIONAL BASIS
DETAILING INTEREST RATES AND THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCING FOR
FHA-INSURED AND CONVENTIONAL FIRST MORTGAGE HOME LOANS, AND TRENDS
IN THE HOME CONSTRUCTION MARKET. THIS INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM
MORTGAGE LENDERS AND BUILDERS IN THE 75 HUD FIELD OFFICE
JURISDICTIONS. THIS SURVEY HELPS FULFILL A REQUIREMENT OF THE 1983
HOUSING ACT PERTAINING TO SEC. 235 LOANS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.